You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Balearia Takes on First LNG Stem at Regular Berth in Las Palmas Balearia Takes on First LNG Stem at Regular Berth in Las Palmas by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday July 15, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto taking on LNG bunkers at Las Palmas. Image Credit: Balearia Spanish ferry operator Balearia has completed its first LNG bunkering operation at the regular berth of its dual-fuel ferry Mercedes Pinto at the Port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands . The operation took place at the vessel's usual berth on ramp 4 of the Nelson Mandela dock, removing the need to shift the ship to another berth for refuelling, the firm said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday .  Balearia said the LNG supply was carried out without issues after all required safety protocols were reviewed by the Fire Department and the Las Palmas Port Authority. The company added that LNG bunkering at the regular berth will now take place every Monday to refuel the vessel, marking a change in its routine operations. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News US to Resume Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports The US is reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Read in Full Norwegian Cruise Line Partners with ZeroNorth to Improve Bunker Procurement The cruise firm will use ZeroNorth's digital platform to make fuel purchasing more efficient. Read in Full Chinese Shipyard Starts Building World's Largest LNG Carrier The vessel will have a 57% more cargo capacity than conventional 174,000 m3 LNG carrier. Read in Full