On February 29, 2016, the Creole Spirit – Teekay’s very first M-type, Electronically Controlled, Gas Injection (MEGI)-Type LNG carrier – was successfully delivered to Cheniere Marketing. MEGI vessels are designed to be significantly more fuel-efficient and have lower emission levels than other engines currently being used in LNG shipping. Operating a MEGI class LNG ship should see a significant saving in overall operational cost to any Owner and Charterer.
Creole Spirit has the most modern technology installed on board. Teekay says that all the vessel’s officers have spent long hours on several courses and simulators learning all the systems we have.
Captain Jacek Polak, the man at the helm of Creole Spirit, took a moment to reflect on his experience on board:
“The vessel is fantastic, better than any I have worked on so far. Nothing is unfamiliar for the officers and crew on board. Senior Officers have been assigned to this vessel since the very first stage of its construction. We know all the equipment on board and the reason why it was installed.”
Milestones
July 26, 2013 – The newbuilings contracts were signed between Teekay LNG Partners and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
March 4, 2014 – The yard team methodically and meticulously laid the keel and constructed the blocks and tanks of the vessel.
March 14, 2015 – Approximately 10 days after the keel laying ceremony, the MEGI engine was installed on the Creole Spirit.
May 29, 2015 – The Creole Spirit was floated out at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in preparation for the installation of the cargo containment system.
December 10, 2015 – Creole Spirit successfully completed Sea and Gas Trials having loaded LNG at Tongyeong LNG terminal and with over 200 technicians on board to prove all system works well.
February 29, 2016 – Creole Spirit was delivered to Cheniere Charterers on 29th February whilst the vessel was safely afloat and underway on her maiden voyage from the Janseungpo Anchorage in South Korea to Singapore under the command of Capt. Jacek Polak.
Take a look back at the Journey of Teekay’s Creole Spirit by viewing further details and photos here
Source & Image Credit: Teekay
