LNG

MAN Diesel & Turbo, the European maritime equipment and engine maker, said it was selected to provide a complete power package and fuel-gas system for the world’s first fishing vessel with LNG propulsion.

March 13 (LNGJ) - The American Bureau of Shipping, the US classification society, has granted Approval in Principle for the Seatransporter-DF, a dual-fuel design concept developed by Algoship Designers Ltd. of Nassau in the Bahamas. The design has the capability to accommodate multiple engine types as well as Type-C or membrane containment systems for LNG fuel. “Technically innovative designs that advance the use of LNG as fuel will play an increasingly important role in the marine sector, and ABS is working alongside industry to enable this critical technological advancement,” said ABS Executive Vice President for Global Marine  Kirsi Tikka.