Low-Carbon Offshore Logistics with Bergen Engines
SeaLoader 1 and SeaLoader 2 are specialized cargo transfer vessels (CTVs) developed to revolutionize crude oil logistics offshore.
Owned by SeaLoading Holding AS, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, the vessels operate primarily in Brazil’s Santos Basin, facilitating direct transfers from FPSOs to conventional shuttle tankers. This reduces reliance on dynamic-positioning shuttle tankers, cutting both CO emissions and operational costs while improving efficiency.
Key Facts
Continuous, Reliable Power
Each vessel is equipped with four Bergen B33:45L6A medium-speed gensets, providing a total of 15 MW of onboard power. These engines deliver the steady, continuous energy required to operate dynamic positioning systems, pumping equipment, and other mission-critical onboard systems.
The B33:45 series is known for low lifecycle costs, high fuel efficiency, and robust performance in offshore operations. The modular design, low noise, and low vibration characteristics of the B33:45 ensure operational stability during complex offshore procedures, even in challenging sea conditions.
Operational Impact and Environmental Benefits
By replacing shuttle tankers for direct FPSO offloading, the vessels reduce CO emissions by up to 60% off Brazil’s coast and up to 80% in other South Atlantic operations, depending on sea conditions and vessel utilization.
Beyond environmental gains, the CTVs reduce operating costs, accelerate logistics cycles, and enable oil companies to manage production more efficiently. With SeaLoader 1 and 2, operators can transport crude directly from FPSO to tanker, eliminating the need for intermediary shuttle tanker movements and minimizing the risk of weather-related delays.
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