According to an article published in LNG Industry, Wärtsilä has announced that they have won a contract to supply a unique and patent-pending LNG fuel storage and supply system for two new trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs).
Details of the order
- According to the statement, the vessels are being constructed by Keppel Offshore & Marine for Van Oord, the Dutch marine contractor.
- The order with Wärtsilä was placed in 2Q19.
- Wärtsilä claims that its equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in mid-2020 for the first vessel, and in autumn 2020 for the second one.
Vessel Features
- Wärtsilä claims that the LNG fuel storage and supply system consists of two 640 m3 single-shell polyurethane insulated storage tanks, featuring a new and innovative ‘In Line Tank Connection Space (ILTCS)’ that contains the process equipment.
- This LNGPac-ILTCS reportedly has the process equipment mounted in front of the tanks, instead of the usual on top installation.
- For on-deck applications, this benefits the vessel’s view lines for better navigational safety, while also decreasing the risk of damage to equipment that is typically installed on top of a single-shell tank.
How will it help?
In addition to this, Wärtsilä claims that, for below deck installation, the ILTCS improves fuel storage volume efficiency by avoiding the need to have the process equipment on top of the tank, simplifying installation of the LNG system.
Why Wärtsilä?
Antti Kuokkanen, Vice President, Electronics, Entertainment and Processing, Wärtsilä Marine, said: “Our experience in the marine industry’s LNG fuel gas market is unmatched, and this latest development of the famous Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel storage, supply and control system reflects this knowledge and experience.”
Unique Technology Favouring LNG
Jaap de Jong, Director Ship Management Department, Van Oord, added: “We are very pleased to collaborate with Wärtsilä, a globally recognised leader in LNG fuel systems, for this project. Thanks to this unique technology we’ll be gaining more experience using LNG as an alternative fuel in our dredging fleet.”
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Source: LNG Industry
