Leading Classification Society ClassNK approved an Approval in Principle (AiP) to SHIN KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO., LTD. for their idea layout of 49,000 DWT LNG-fueled chemical vessel.
The AiP was approved to the idea layout based upon its Rule Part GF (guideline for ships utilizing low-flashpoint gas) integrating “International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), IMO Res. MSC.391(95) and MSC.458(101)”.
The highlights of the layout revealed by SHIN KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD are as adheres to.

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The ship has 2 independent Type C LNG gas containers set up on its deck that do not call for an additional obstacle which reduce the effect of LNG gas on freight container quantity.
Its layout allows the ship to compete around 40 days with making use of LNG gas, thus understanding a much longer navigational travelling variety. The LNG gas container as well as gas piping from the gas shelter terminal to the engine space have actually been enhanced by placing the gas control space in between the engine space listed below the top deck as well as the freight container, allowing the smooth supply of LNG gas to the major engine, major power generator, as well as supporting central heating boiler.
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