Each LNG-fueled ferry can be about 199.9 meters lengthy and 28.0 meters extensive, with a gross tonnage of roughly 17,300 tonnes
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.Okay. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has lined up the availability of LNG for the 2 199.9 meter lengthy LNG dual-fueled ferries it has on order on the Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works.
MOL, MOL Ferry, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) and Hokkaido Gas immediately collectively announce that primary agreements have been signed between MOL and JAPEX, and between MOL and Hokkaido Gas for the availability of LNG gasoline to the ferries in every port on the Oarai-Tomakomai route operated by MOL Group firm MOL Ferry.
Although the ferries have been initially set for ship by early this 12 months, MOL mentioned immediately that the LNG gasoline provide is scheduled to start out in 2025, “when the ferries will enter service.”
JAPEX will provide LNG gasoline to the ferries on the Port of Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture, and Hokkaido Gas will provide it on the Port of Tomakomai in Hokkaido.
The ferries can be equipped by the truck to ship technique, utilizing a skid that connects the vessel to 4 tanker vans concurrently. This hastens the bunkering course of, permitting the ferries to tackle adequate gasoline throughout their restricted time at berth.
