Victoria STS (Labuan) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary unit of Straits Energy Resources Berhad has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) at the Labuan Port on Thursday, the first LNG STS transfer to take place in Labuan.
Victoria STS (Labuan) Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Bernard Bijion said: “We have successfully completed the STS operation on 13th October without any reported injuries to personnel or impact on the environment.”
“Various scenarios were considered, and this was achieved through the collective and collaborative efforts of all parties involved in the operation, with the cooperation and support of Victoria’s customers,” he added.
Present during the STS operation was Labuan Corporation Chief Executive Officer Hj Rithuan Ismail, Labuan Fire and Rescue Department Director Ismaidi Ismail, Labuan Customs officials and Labuan Chamber of Commerce Vice-Chairman Mr. SK Tan, among others.
Labuan Corporation Chief Executive Officer Hj Rithuan Ismail said: “Witnessing the first STS transfer in Labuan waters, O&G is not a new activity in Labuan but there is a need to diversify the O&G activities. We, from the Labuan Corporation, fully support the STS operation as we believe it will have a spill over effect on the economy of Labuan.
