Designed by Vard Marine Inc., LNG bunkering vessels function built-in automation answer
Three 7,600-cubic-meter LNG bunkering vessels on order for Canadian proprietor Seaspan ULC wlll function built-in automation methods (IAS) from Tønsberg, Norway, headquartered Høglund Marine Solutions.
The IAS will seamlessly join the cargo dealing with, management and electrical propulsion methods on every of the vessels, with Høglund leveraging its expertise from efficiently growing automation methods on among the first technology of LNG bunkering vessels, together with the M/V Cardissa and LNGB Kairos.
A central, and commonplace, function of all Høglund automation methods is Høglund Playback. Using the system’s built-in logging system, an operator can troubleshoot incidents by reviewing any alarms or occasions as in the event that they have been dwell knowledge, giving them a extremely detailed view of a doubtlessly complicated occasion.
With Høglund Playback, the crew can test the historic knowledge from an incident reminiscent of a blackout and see precisely what went mistaken. This is crucial for contemporary vessels reminiscent of LNGBVs, with refined interconnected cargo dealing with, cargo switch and gasoline methods.
Seafarers profit by with the ability to establish the supply of a system malfunction with out having to spend money and time on bringing a specialist onto the ship.
Each ship will function rising applied sciences that additional cut back greenhouse gasoline and different emissions, in addition to radiated noise.
Designed by Vard Marine Inc., the Seaspan LNG bunkering vessels are being built at the CIMC SOE shipyard in China.
“This is another bunker vessel application project, using our integrated solutions, for us to be involved in, highlighting the excellent reputation that Høglund has throughout the maritime industry,” stated Peter Morsbach VP gross sales at Høglund Marine Solutions. “We will showcase the benefits of our advanced technology, while demonstrating Høglund’s expertise for fixing issues swiftly and supporting the yard during commissioning and installation – attributes that helped us to secure this contract. Having pioneered automation and control solutions for some of the first-generation vessels in this segment, we are proud to support the continued development of LNG bunker vessels around the world.”
