GTT fuel tanks for LNG-fuelled cargo ships
The two new vessels, each with a capacity of 15,600 containers, will be equipped with LNG tanks, each holding up to 12,800m3 of LNG used as fuel. The tanks will be fitted with GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane containment technology.
“This order marks the first collaboration on LNG-fuelled vessels between GTT and its long-time Korean partner Hyundai Heavy Industries,” said Philippe Berterottière, chair and chief executive of GTT. “GTT is proud and excited to support the shipping industry in its determination to increasingly use LNG as fuel, thus reducing the environmental footprint of ships,” he added.
In addition to the engineering services and on-site technical assistance, GTT will help with the commissioning of the LNG tank and the first LNG bunkering operations, as well as maintenance of the vessels. GTT will also provide training for the crews, using its G-Sim training simulator, as well as offering its HEARS emergency response service with round-the-clock assistance.
The vessels will come fitted with the GTT Digital platform, a smart shipping solution to monitor and optimise the operational performance of the vessels and further reduce their energy consumption.
Vessels deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.
