BW LPG, the Isle of Man Ship Registry, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, MALE Energy Solutions, as well as DNV GL, the globe’s leading category culture, commemorated the initial flag approval of conversion to LPG as gas for a VLGC. With the effective approval, BW LPG will certainly start the conversion of 12 vessels to dual-fuel LPG engines. The conversions will certainly be the initial of a VLGC to work on LPG. After the conversion, the vessels will certainly likewise obtain the recently established DNV GL course symbols “GF LPG”.
BW LPG initially introduced the task to transform several of the LPG service providers to a LPG sustained propulsion system in August 2018. The flag state approval of the layout by the Isle of Man suggests that the task has actually been shown to have an equal degree of safety and security to methane as a ship gas under the IGC Code 2016.
“We are very pleased that BW LPG has recognized our expertise in this field and chosen DNV GL as the classification partner for this project,” stated Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, Chief Executive Officer of DNV GL–Maritime “This acceptance is the result of all of the partners bringing their exceptional competence and experience to come up with a safe and feasible solution for this innovative project. In addition, the knowledge we have gained from working on the project has resulted in us being able to release a new dedicated LPG notation, which we hope will spur the further interest and uptake of LPG as a ship fuel.”
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“The Board and Management at BW LPG continue to emphasize a deep corporate commitment to sustainable development,” stated Anders Onarheim, Chief Executive Officer of BW LPG. “For us, as the world’s largest owner and operator of VLGCs, this means that we invest significant resources and expertise to pioneer technology that can be used to push our industry towards decarbonization without the need for dedicated newbuilding orders. We thank our industry partners who have worked in close collaboration with us to ensure that this pioneering technology is safe and reliable for implementation.”
“In the age of constant change, technological advances and forward thinking the Isle of Man Ship Registry and the Ship Registry’s global client base of ship owners and operators, are very keen to put their collective experience to good use, working collaboratively and embracing innovation within the maritime industry,” stated Cameron Mitchell, Director, Isle ofMan Ship Registry “The safety of seafarers, ships and the environment are key objectives of the Ship Registry and being closely involved in the conceptual challenges presented, helps us to assess and ultimately achieve those objectives. We are proud to have our team confirm first flag acceptance of a VLGC LPG conversion, and thankful to all stakeholders for their co-operation throughout the project.”
The vessels will certainly be fitted with 2 extra LPG cargo/fuel deck storage tanks in freight location, so as not to jeopardize the freight capability onboard as well as a high-pressure fluid gas system for the changed MALE Energy Solutions 2 stroke engines. Using LPG as a ship gas causes significant reduced discharges to air, basically removing sulphur discharges, as well as drastically lowering particle issue as well as black carbon discharges. Used with a two-stroke engine, LPG can likewise substantially reduce NOx discharges as well as minimize greenhouse gas emissions., Retrofitting has actually the included advantage of expanding the life-span of the vessel, substantially lowering the total carbon impact contrasted to a newbuilding.
BW LPG prepares to start the conversions of the initial 2 vessels, “BW Leo” as well as “BW Gemini”, this summer season with conclusion set up for late summer season 2020. The various other vessels are targeted for conversion at their following drydocking duration.
Reference: dnvgl.com
