- Matson, a U.S. shipowner, has signed a contract with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) for integrating an LNG dual-fuel gas supply system into the 2019-built container ship Kaimana Hila. The ceremony took place in Nantong on February 2.
- This retrofit marks Matson’s third endeavor to equip its vessels with dual-fuel LNG capability, driven by regulatory compliance needs like CII and EEXI.
- The vessel’s engine, a MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 unit, will be converted to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit by MAN PrimeServ, following a contract signed in June 2022.
- The initiative involves installing three 1,350 cubic meter LNG fuel tanks and upgrading system-related features like fire extinguishing, ventilation, lighting, communications, and monitoring equipment.
- Matson’s decision to pursue the retrofit aligns with its corporate sustainability goals, aiming for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas fleet emissions by 2030 and net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2050.
COSCO Shipping Shipyard For Kaimana Hila LNG Retrofit
Matson, a U.S. shipowner, has agreed with COSCO Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) of China to incorporate an LNG dual-fuel gas supply system into the container ship Kaimana Hila, which was built in 2019.
The contract signing ceremony for the MV Kaimana Hila LNG retrofit project was held in Nantong on February 2.
The vessel will be the third vessel Matson is retrofitting with dual-fuel LNG capability as shipowners look at ways of meeting regulations such as CII and EEXI for their existing vessels.
LNG Retrofit Features For The 3,600 TEU Containership
The 3,600 TEU containership will be equipped with LNG dual-fuel gas supply and control systems for both the main engine and four auxiliary engines.
The ship’s engine will be converted from a MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 unit to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit capable of running on LNG. The retrofit will be executed by MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales division of MAN Energy Solutions, by a contract signed in June 2022.
Critical to this green initiative is the installation of three 1,350 cubic meter LNG fuel tanks, accompanied by a comprehensive upgrade of system-related features, including fire extinguishing, ventilation, lighting, communications, and monitoring equipment.
Industry Shift Towards Cleaner Shipping Practices
This move aligns with the broader industry trend of embracing LNG as a cleaner alternative fuel, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and enhance environmental sustainability in global shipping.
The retrofit initiative stands as the fourth dual-duty project undertaken by COSCO Shipping Nantong, the shipyard said.
Matson’s decision to pursue the retrofit is aligned with the company’s corporate sustainability goals, aiming to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas fleet emissions by 2030 and net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2050.
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Source: offshore-energy
