Alternative ship fuels make waves in Pacific Northwest ports

The new LNG bunkering vessel Seaspan Garibaldi claimed a number of firsts in 2025, including the first cruise ship refueled with LNG in Vancouver and the first container ship. This bunker vessel and its sister ship have also topped off oil tankers and automobile carriers this year. (Photo courtesy of Seaspan ULC)

This article was first published by Salish Current.

From his getaway cabin on San Juan Island, Fred Felleman has a clear view of the international shipping lanes of Haro Strait. The wide variety of big ships passing by are not just a photogenic curiosity for Felleman. They’re a personal and professional preoccupation…

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