ClassNK grants AiP for LNG-fuelled bulker
(Posted on 20/12/19)
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) based on its Rule Part GF which adopts IGF Code (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels) to NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. and Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for their joint project on the concept design of an LNG-fuelled capesize bulker.
The main features of the design announced by Imabari Shipbuilding are as follows.
“By installing two Type C LNG tanks at the stern, which are considered to be cost competitive and are comparatively easily to install, it is possible to build an LNG-fuelled vessel without significant changes to the conventional vessel’s basic design. The design adopts a low-pressure dual-fuel engine for the main engine, which enables the use of gas that has naturally vaporized (BOG: boil-off gas) from the LNG tanks in the main engine without any waste, thereby reducing the burden on the environment and lowering running costs.
This basic design can achieve CO2 emission volumes that are 30% less than the reference line as?required under EEDI Phase 3 by the IMO.”
The Imabari Shipbuilding Group specializes in constructing and repairing a wide range of ships. More than 90 ships are constructed annually based in 10 shipyards in Japan.
ClassNK is actively engaged in a growing range of ship related activities and services aimed at contributing to promoting the protection of human life and property at sea as well as protection of the marine environment.
Latest News
First maritime slips, trips and falls poster
(Posted on 11/05/21)Maritime Progress, a major player in the photoluminescent marine signage arena has developed a new Slips... Read more
New bunker alerts for next generation loss prevention
(Posted on 11/05/21)A new release of The Swedish Club’s Trade Enabling Loss Prevention tool (TELP), the next generation... Read more
Columbia and Seatrans agree strategic shipmanagement tie-up
(Posted on 06/05/21)Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has continued its recent expansion by agreeing a strategic partnership... Read more
OneLearn Global signs up to Neptune Declaration
(Posted on 06/05/21)Recently launched OneLearn Global, created to provide modern-day training solutions to serve the maritime... Read more
IMO Council membership demonstrates Jamaica’s worth
(Posted on 06/05/21)Membership of the International Maritime Organisation is important for strengthening Jamaica and the... Read more
CCS grows bulker fleet and scores with Intercargo
(Posted on 04/05/21)China Classification Society (CCS), the world’s fastest growing classification society, has been... Read more
Su-Nav establishes integrated ship management model
(Posted on 04/05/21)Su Nav, the integrated ship management company, has established a comprehensive range of services over... Read more
Fednav welcomes its latest icebreaking bulk carrier
(Posted on 29/04/21)Fednav Limited has announced that it has taken delivery of its latest Polar Class 4 icebreaking bulk... Read more
InterManager vows to source vaccinations for seafarers
(Posted on 29/04/21)Frustrated by the lack of progress and slow pace of international efforts, InterManager has vowed to... Read more
IOMSR first flag state to partner Eyesea ocean clean up
(Posted on 29/04/21)The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has become the first flag state to formally back the Eyesea initiative... Read more
