The Royal Caribbean Group has selected The Woodlands, TX-based Eagle LNG Partners LLC to refuel its new class of cruise ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) throughout the Caribbean.

As a result, Eagle said it would debut “multiple purpose-built” vessels for LNG bunkering, or refueling, operations that would be located in the region.

The company said its bunkering ships would be designed for distance keeping, hose handling, product conditioning and mooring solutions. They would also be built with high environmental standards, fuel efficiency and cargo handling capabilities to serve Royal Caribbean’s new class of ships. 

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