TMC Compressors (TMC) has secured a contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to provide marine air lubrication system (ALS) compressors for four LNG carriers being built for Japanese shipowner NYK Line.
Contract Details
- Client: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
- End User: NYK Line
- Number of Vessels: Four LNG carriers
- Delivery Date: 2027
Technological Features
- Air Lubrication System: Each carrier will be equipped with HHI’s Hi-ALS system.
- TMC Compressors: Energy-efficient, frequency-controlled marine ALS compressors.
Air Lubrication System (ALS)
- Function: Reduces resistance between the ship’s hull and seawater using air bubbles.
- Benefits: Lowers frictional resistance, reducing fuel consumption, operating costs, and CO2 emissions.
Strategic Fit
- Environmental Goals: Aligns with NYK Group’s “Sail Green, Drive Transformations 2026 – A Passion for Planetary Wellbeing” initiative.
- Energy Efficiency: TMC’s compressors provide precise control of air volume, leading to significant fuel savings.
Technical Specifications
- Compressor Range: 50 kW to 400 kW capacity, with associated ALS control systems.
- Manufacturing Location: Scandinavia
Vessel Specifications
- Cargo Capacity: 174,000 cubic metres
- Dimensions: 289.9 metres in length, 46.1 metres in width
- Charter: Vessels will be chartered to EnBW Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg, a major German energy company.
TMC’s Market Position
- Headquarters: Oslo
- Industry Standing: The World’s leading supplier of compressed air systems for marine and offshore use.
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Source: TMC Compressors
