Braemar LNG moves ahead with new containment system

The FSP LNG containment system – a new flat-panel, semi-membrane, prismatic-shaped LNG tank containment system Type B – uses flat plate technology to overcome the issues associated with partial filling and sloshing.

“We are delighted that this key stage in the FSP project has now been reached,” said Geoff Green, managing director, Braemar Engineering. “The industry is asking not if, but when, FSP will come to market, and I am pleased to now be in a position to deliver a positive response.

Braemar LNG’s new Type B containment system is designed to be constructed, outfitted, insulated and tested off hull and lifted complete into the vessel while it’s still in the construction dock. The company says this leads to a significant reduction in vessel construction time.

“FSP can be used in a wide range of applications: Floating Production and Storage (FPSO); Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRU), LNG transportation and LNG marine fuel tanks. It can even be used as offshore storage,” added Mr Green.

Approval in Principle was obtained from both Lloyd’s Register and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).