Elenger’s LNG Bunker vessel on track for 2020
With a 6,000 cubic metre capacity, the Elenger LGC 6000 LNG tanker will play a vital role facilitating the adoption of LNG by providing an efficient ship-to-ship distribution service for all kinds of LNG vessels in the Baltic region.
Peter Anssems, sales manager at Damen, noted that the newbuilding project is an excellent example of the cooperation between China and Europe and underlines the capabilities that Damen Yichang Shipyard has to offer as a builder of sophisticated vessels both for its domestic and export markets.
Thorough testing
Following sea trials in the spring of 2020, the tanker will arrive in Estonia next summer and will start serving LNG clients in the autumn, carrying out bunker activities at designated locations both in and outside ports.
The event, which follows the steel-cutting ceremony in March, was attended by Ain Hanschmidt, chairman of the advisory board of Elenger and CEO of its parent company, Infortar, together with a group of senior colleagues from both companies. Representatives from Damen Shipyards Gorinchem, Damen Yichang Shipyard and Bureau Veritas were also present.
Elenger, formerly known as Eesti Gaas, currently uses road tankers to refuel Tallink’s LNG-powered Megastar ferry, which operates between Tallinn and Helsinki.
Damen’s LNG vessels range in capacity from 1500 to 7500 cubic metres and feature highly efficient hull forms and wheelhouses with maximum visibility for both sailing and manoeuvring in harbour.
