The company says it's the first in the world to convert a full fleet to run on the most environmentally-friendly fuel available.
TOTE Maritime converted the two ships in its Alaska fleet to run on LNG, stored in the two big green tanks.
The Anchorage-based company makes twice-weekly trips between Tacoma, Wash., and the Port of Alaska, carrying everything from groceries to armored vehicles. General Manager Art Dahlin said the company made the switch to comply with international standards, but also as an investment in Alaska. The ships originally ran on the industry standard heavy fuel oil, a tar-like residue of crude oil that was inexpensive but also one of the dirtiest fuels. Heavy fuel oil emits a number of toxic pollutants like sulfur oxide — which is harmful to humans and can create acid rain., capping the amount of sulfur ships could emit.
He said they would love to be able to get to zero emissions, but LNG is the cleanest option right now.
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