
Korea Lines’ brand-new 18,000 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel will certainly include Wärtsilä’s sophisticated freight dealing with system
Wärtsilä has actually been chosen to provide the freight dealing with system for a brand-new 18,000 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel being constructed for Korea Line at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard inKorea
“This latest order cements our position as the leading supplier of small-scale LNG cargo handling systems for the marine industry,” claims Kjell Ove Ulstein, Director Sales & & Marketing, Gas Solutions, Wärtsilä. “As the adoption of LNG fuel increases among all ship types, Wärtsilä’s commitment to high quality solutions backed by years of experience becomes ever more relevant.”
“This is a complex and state-of-the-art LNG bunkering vessel, and an experienced cargo handling system integrator was required, which is why Wärtsilä was selected,” claims Mr C.I. Kim, Vice President, Project Planning Division of Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
The agreement extent consists of the design, style, purchase, as well as appointing of the general freight dealing with system, consisting of the freight storage tank style. The tools shipment is set up to start at the end of 2020, as well as the ship is anticipated to be provided in very early 2022. The agreement consists of a choice momentarily vessel.
When provided the vessel will certainly be hired by Shell.