Inert gas system orders

WTS said that the order for its Maritime Protection Dry Inert Gas Generator (DIGG) systems is a breakthrough one for it in the Japanese shipbuilding market.

Two DIGG units a piece will be installed on two gas carriers under construction for Japanese owners Tokyo LNG Tanker Co Ltd/Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd and Tokyo LNG Tanker Co Ltd/NYK Line.

Steinar Andersen, maritime protection managing director, said: “We are delighted to be working with JMU on these orders, which confirm Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions amongst the leaders in the supply of Dry Inert Gas Generator systems to LNG as well as LPG carriers. These orders are a breakthrough for WTS in the Japanese market where our DIGG systems have been chosen as a ‘state of the art’ solution, positioned for the future LNG gas carrier market.”

The MP DIGG system comprises an inert gas generator, refrigeration unit and a combined cooler/dryer. They will be delivered to the yard in 2016. Among the reasons for the selection of the system is that it occupies much less space and volume in the engine room compared with competing units.

WTS is also fulfilling orders for Maritime Protection DIGG systems for VLGC/LPG carriers built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, Hyundai Samho Shipyard and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.