Høglund signs German LNG FGSS deal
Høglund will be collaborating with HB Hunte Engineering in the development and supply of the LNG systems and the Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau, the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute, is supervising the design and construction.
“The German Federal Government looking to use LNG powered vessels in a challenging, unique and versatile role represents a significant milestone for the growth of the LNG-fuelled fleet,” commented Csaba Piller, project manager at Abeking & Rasmussen.
The 90m plus vessels will be equipped with engines generating up to 12,000kW and 145 tonnes of bollard pull, and will have a top speed greater than 15 knots.
A&R is said to be the only shipyard worldwide offering LNG-fuelled vessels that can operate in hazardous atmospheres. To meet Lloyds Register’s class requirements, a dedicated gas safety concept has been developed. With Høglund taking responsibility for the overall FGSS product delivery, HB Hunte will contribute a unique LNG tank design, pipe engineering and integration of the LNG system into the wider vessel architecture.
“When entering hazardous atmospheres, the vessel switches into a ‘citadel mode’ when external air exchange and ventilation is temporarily recessed, potentially for several hours,” explained Peter Morsbach, vice president sales operations at Høglund.
