Jiangnan books Silverstream systems for LNGC series

The vessels will be the first LNGCs to be built at Jiangnan Shipyard and will be among the first Chinese-built LNGCs fitted with an air lubrication technology.

The Silverstream System is expected to reduce fuel consumption (and CO2 emissions) by 5-10%. Silverstream’s verified air lubrication technology improves efficiency by generating a uniform carpet of microbubbles across the full flat bottom of a vessel. The air carpet reduces the friction between the hull and the water, and is effective in all sea states.    

While the technology is suited to almost all segments in shipping, LNGCs are particularly strong candidates for the Silverstream System because of their hull form and large flat bottom. Installing the Silverstream System on ADNOC’s new LNGCs will improve their overall environmental performance and enable greater operational flexibility for the vessels. 

Noah Silberschmidt, Founder & CEO, Silverstream Technologies, said: “We’re pleased to be able to announce this deal with CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard CO. Ltd for ADNOC, which further cements our strong position within the LNG segment. Partnering with ADNOC to install our Silverstream System on these vessels will help to create a new benchmark for LNGC efficiency, and reinforces the maturity of our technology as a verified fuel and emissions reduction solution.