LNG bunker ship ordered in China

The ship, of 6,200m³ capacity, has been designed by Rolls-Royce Marine. It will, naturally, use LNG as fuel, with the gas feed to the engine taken from the aft cargo tank. It will feature a novel design of cargo tank, developed by Norwegian company Torgy LNG, using non-pressurised IMO A technology. The ship will be used for general small-scale LNG deliveries as well as supply of gas to shipowners with vessels running on LNG.

Avic Dingheng says it has long experience of building gas carriers, including LNG, LPG and ethylene tankers, as well as product and chemical carriers.

Jahre Marine is a partnership between Jahre Holding and Donsøtank, the latter being responsible for newbuilding follow up and technical management after delivery. The contract is subject to the owner receiving finance, but has already received the promise of funding from Innovation Norway and the Norwegian NOx fund, which covers the gas propulsion system and the infrastructure.