Lloyd’s Register (LR) has Approved in Principle (AiP) a 6,600m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier design by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) that is compliant with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Tier III nitrogen oxides (NOx) requirements and will be capable of supplying both small scale requirements and the current maximum expected requirements for large ships trading worldwide.
The design is also compliant with the revised IGC Code. It incorporates two cylindrical type ‘C’ tanks, reliquefaction plant, a new and sophisticated loading arm and high manoeuvrability for safe operations. The design is available in both single and twin screw with different propeller options.
15,000m3 Class Dual Fuelled LNG Bunkering vessels have also been designed to operate in Zeebrugge small LNG terminal for LNG fuel in order to develop a global market for the LNG bunkering business. This design is also Tier III compliant but features three bi-lobe tanks and bulbous bow, while the 6,600m3 vessel is designed with two cylindrical tanks and no-bulbous bow shape.
Large-scale LNG carriers are not appropriate for short voyages and small LNG terminals, therefore small LNG carriers are considered as an alternative. This 6,600m3 vessel carries LNG mainly but is also capable of carrying other liquefied gases such as ethylene, ethane, LPG and chemical cargoes in the event that the demand for LNG drops.
The ship has been designed to operate in Zeebrugge small LNG terminal for LNG fuel in order to develop a global market for the LNG bunkering business.
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