The makes obtaining authorization, for a 5,400 cu.m and also 8,000 cu.m verbalized pull and also barge are both versions of the 4,000 cu.m ATB style presently incomplete for Q-LNG by shipbuilder VT Halter
New Orleans headquartered Quality Liquefied Natural Gas Transport (Q-LNG) reports that it has actually gotten UNITED STATE Coast Guard style basis approval and also regulative authorizations to progress with building on 2 versions of its existing style LNG bunkering ATB.
The styles, for a 5,400 cu.m and also 8,000 cu.m verbalized pull and also barge, are both versions of the 4,000 cu.m ATB style presently incomplete for Q-LNG by shipbuilder VT Halter in Pascagoula, Miss.
“As an industry leader we are committed to continued support of the cruise and broader maritime industry in North America and abroad. This new project will closely mirror the current vessel under construction by utilizing a significant amount of the design and engineering details, applying all lessons and efficiencies learned from the 4,000 cu.m ATB,” stated Chief Executive OfficerShane Guidry “Q-LNG will be able to deliver the follow-on designs in a shorter period of time at a highly competitive price. By working with current equipment suppliers we are able to leverage efficiencies and ensure competitive pricing, while positively impacting vessel construction, delivery and reliability during operations.”
Guidry kept in mind that najor cruise ship, vessel and also containership drivers are proceeding their dedication to construct and also provide LNG powered ships to the marketplace, and also stated that Q-LNG prepares satisfy the obstacle.
“We will deliver the safest, cost effective and most technologically advanced solutions to the maritime industry,” he stated.
The Design Basis Letter (“DBL”) authorizations from the USCG mark an extension of Q-LNG’s dedication to creating LNG sustaining facilities in North America.
“Q-LNG will own and operate these assets to further provide marine transportation of LNG, a critical component of U.S. LNG infrastructure, to various ports on the Atlantic Coast, Caribbean and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico,” stated the business.
Q-LNG is presently acquired with VT Halter for the building of America’s very first overseas LNG ATB. It is being built to satisfy the needs of UNITED STATE flag, ABDOMINAL Class and also the International Gas Carrier Code, and also is created to lug 4,000 cubic meters of LNG, with the barge having measurements of 324 feet x 64 feet x 32.6 feet and also the pull having measurements of 128 feet x 42 feet x 21 ft.
