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ABS to class first LNG carriers with KOGAS KC-1 containment system

 ABS has been selected to class two Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGCs) for SK Shipping, featuring the KC-1 cargo containment system (CCS).The agreement brings to five the number of LNGCs to be built to joint ABS/KR class for Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world’s largest LNG importer.“ABS has a long association with South Korea’s shipowners and shipbuilders and has supported them as they push the development of ships and systems to new levels of innovation and efficiency,” says ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki.“The award of these five class contracts confirms our position as a trusted partner to South Korea’s leading maritime and shipbuilding companies.”Two 174,000 cu m LNGCs will be built with the KOGAS-developed KC-1 CCS for SK Shipping at the Samsung Heavy Industries yard in South Korea. An additional three 174,000 cu m LNGCs, featuring the No 96-type CCS, two for Korea Line Corporation and one for Hyundai LNG Shipping, will be built at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.Upon delivery, the ships will be chartered to KOGAS and will carry shale gas from the United States to South Korea beginning in 2017.KOGAS developed the KC-1 CCS in a seven-year joint development project with shipyards Hyundai, Samsung ...

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Study examines improvement potential in diesel electric LNG carrier propulsion

 ABB has disclosed details of a comprehensive study from DNV-GL R&D examining the potential for efficiency improvements of dual fuel diesel electric (DFDE) propulsion.Simulations indicate diesel electric propulsion can be a fuel efficient solution for LNG carriers under realistic operating conditions.The outcome of the study shows that it is possible to improve overall vessel efficiency and thus asset competitiveness in certain vessel and configuration cases. Furthermore, it demonstrates that an optimized DFDE LNG carrier can be a highly fuel efficient solution for the specific case and boundaries of the study. ABB requested DNV-GL R&D to undertake an analysis of DFDE propulsion under realistic operating conditions for LNG carriers, rather than relying on calculations using design specifications. LNG carrier machinery systems are highly complex featuring tightly integrated sub-systems and components.Using DNV GL’s analytical tools, the study made calculations based on realistic operating conditions. Data for the study was either provided by ABB or taken from publicly available literature. A Competitive Business Case for Ship Owners DNV GL R&D used three representative operating profiles based on distance specific trade route for a typical 174k twin skeg LNG carrier, including laden/ballast sailing modes and non-sailing modes, while considering not only propulsion power and ...

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BV to class unique Arctic ice-breaking LNG carriers

  Bureau Veritas is to class the series of innovative Arctic-capable LNG carriers which will be built in Korea’s DSME yard to service the Yamal LNG project in Russia’s high Arctic.Exporting LNG from Yamal calls for a type of LNG carrier never built before. A series of fifteen vessels will be built, each capable of transporting 172,000 cu m of LNG and operating in second year ice up to 2.5 m thick. YAMAL LNG has awarded Sovcomflot, MOL, Teekay and Dynagas one, three, six and five vessels respectively. They will be built to dual Bureau Veritas/Russian Register class.Philippe Donche-Gay, Executive Vice President and head of BV’s Marine and Offshore Division says, “We have made extensive investments in research into ice loads and navigation in ice, working with major Russian institutions and Asian shipyards. This effort, coupled with our world-leading expertise in large LNG carriers gives us a strong technical base to class these highly sophisticated vessels.”The 300 m loa vessels will carry 172,000 cu m LNG in four membrane tanks. The tank membranes will be of the GTT NO 96 type. The hull form is designed with a moderate ice bow forward and a heavy ice-breaking profile aft. The ship is ...

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OTS supports MOL’s commitment to reducing refrigerant consumption

 Oceanic Technical Solutions has secured a long-term service contract with Mitsui O.S.K Lines MOL LNG Transport (Europe) Ltd for the annual inspection, leak testing, condition monitoring and analysis of the refrigeration plants aboard all 15 LNG carriers in the Japanese shipowner’s European managed fleet.Oceanic Technical Solutions’ Managing Director, Robert Chesters, said: “The service agreement we have signed with MOL is to ensure that the refrigeration plant installed on these vessels is completely leak-tight, resulting in significant cost savings for the owner. With new refrigerant blends costing upwards of US$2000 per cylinder, we can pinpoint system failures and prevent costly refrigerant escaping to atmosphere. At the same time ensuring that vessels are running to the optimum efficiency and reducing their environmental footprint.“Fleet managers are under increasing commercial and environmental pressure to curtail the amount of refrigerant consumed and our experience tells us that containment is the only solution. A shipboard plant is no different to a domestic refrigerator. It is a contained system that if properly maintained should not require constant topping up. Refrigerant is not a consumable it is an asset that should be retained.”Service engineers have completed their assessment of the first vessel under the MOL LNG agreement, the ...

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Wärtsilä to optimise the performance of GasLog’s LNG carriers

 Wärtsilä  has signed an extensive Maintenance Agreement with the GasLog LNG Services Limited to ensure the reliability of operation of GasLog’s seven LNG carriers, each having a cargo capacity of 155,000 cbm. The agreement was signed in the first quarter of 2015 and its duration is from 3 to 5 years.The demand for predictive analytics and advisory services is increasing. By analysing the data collected from GasLog’s vessels, Wärtsilä is able to provide valuable information regarding the condition of the equipment, which enables GasLog to optimise maintenance and asset performance.Utilisation of the data collected via satellite allows GasLog to maximise intervals between maintenance periods, streamline logistics for spare part deliveries and ensure that main generating engines are operating optimally thereby lowering operating costs and minimising fuel consumption. This will assist GasLog in ensuring minimal emissions and as such, lowering the environmental impact.The broad range of services offered to GasLog under this agreement includes proactive condition based maintenance, maintenance management services, performance monitoring and remote online support that enhances the safe and reliable operation of GasLog’s vessels. Workshop services for all 28 Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines are covered by the agreement as well.“We have been extremely pleased with Wärtsilä’s co-operation and ...

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TGE Marine to sign contract for LNG shuttle carrier

TGE Marine Gas Engineering has signed contract for one firm and one optional vessel for the design and supply of the cargo handling system and LNG fuel gas system for a LNG shuttle carrier of 18,000 m3 capacity with Neptun Werft GmbH, Germany.The ship is an extended version of the 15,400 m3 LNG shuttle carrier ‘Coral Energy’ built by Meyer Werft in 2012 and was ordered again by Anthony Veder Group, The Netherland. She is scheduled to be delivered in Q3, 2017.The vessel has been long term chartered by Skangass and shall serve the Skagerrak, Kattegat and Baltic Sea areas.“We are extremely pleased to have been selected again by Meyer/Neptun Werft as supplier for the gas handling system” commented Manfred Küver, TGE Marine’s CEO.TGE claims that current projects include a contracted LNG shuttle carrier newbuildings (30k plus 28k in China with COSCO Dalian and Xinle Shipyard plus 18k with Neptun) under construction and four ships in operationSource: TGE MarineIn the start, I was open with you propecia before and after has changed my subsistence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is improbable to sit.

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Five pilot projects for Green Coastal Shipping programme chosen

The first pilot project, CargoFerry Plug-in Hybrid, aims to develop a cost-effective and profitable short-sea container ship that is powered by a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery propulsion systemDNV GL and 25 partners from the Norwegian maritime industry and the Norwegian authorities have presented the five pilot projects that will be pursued as part of Norway’s Green Coastal Shipping Programme. The programme aims to encourage the research and implementation of green technology concepts in the country’s shipping sector.The pilot projects include several different ship types, and infrastructure with an emphasis on alternative fuel concepts."When we launched the Green Coastal Shipping Programme, we said we wanted to make Norway a world showcase for green coastal shipping. With these five pioneering pilot projects we are well on our way," says Programme Director Narve Mjøs.CargoFerry plug-in hybridThe first pilot project, CargoFerry Plug-in Hybrid, aims to develop a cost-effective and profitable short-sea container ship that is powered by a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery propulsion system. It is a short-sea container ship concept with a zero-emission solution during port sailing and operations. After developing the technical concept, the project partners will calculate the vessel’s environmental footprint and carry out a cost/benefit analysis. The shipping company Nor Lines will take ...

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NYK: new carriers for Freeport LNG Project

 Two joint-venture companies that NYK has established with Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc. each concluded a time-charter contract for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier with Chubu Electric Power.In addition, one of the joint-venture companies, Trans Pacific Shipping 6 Limited, concluded a shipbuilding contract with MI LNG Company Limited, and other joint-venture company, Trans Pacific Shipping 7 Limited, concluded a shipbuilding contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.MI LNG Company Limited is a joint venture established in April 2013 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (equity ownership 51%) and Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (49%) for designing and marketing new LNG carriers.These new ships will be managed by NYK after being delivered in 2018 and assigned to transport LNG for a 20-year period from the Freeport LNG Project, in which Chubu Electric Power Co. Inc. has an equity interest.Source: NYK / Image Credit: Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesIn the start, I was open with you propecia before and after has changed my essence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is improbable to sit.

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MHI Receives two orders for "Sayaringo STaGE" LNG Carrier

 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received two orders for the "Sayaringo STaGE," a next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier. One LNG carrier each will be delivered to two JVs which Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. has established with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and NYK Line, respectively. The Sayaringo STaGE features a new design that achieves significant improvements in both LNG carrying capacity and fuel efficiency through the adoption of a more efficient hull structure and an innovative hybrid propulsion system. Both vessels on order are scheduled for completion and delivery in 2018. They will be put into service for transporting shale gas produced in North America, mainly carrying the gas from the Freeport LNG Project, an initiative in which Chubu Electric Power is participating.The two orders for the Sayaringo STaGE LNG carrier were received through MI LNG Company, Limited, a joint venture between MHI and Imabari Shipbuilding. The vessels will be constructed at MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. Specifications will be LOA (length overall) of 297.5m, width of 48.94m, depth of 27.0m and draft of 11.5m. Each carrier comes with four apple-shaped tanks, an improved version of Moss-type tanks designed with a bulging upper half. Total holding capacity of the ...

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