Sovcomflot names latest LNG carrier

The ship series is designed to adhere to all requirements of the charterer on ecological safety and energy effectiveness.

The Atlanticmax LNG carrier, of 170,200m³ capacity, is equipped with a triple-fuel diesel electric power and propulsion system. The ships are built to enforced ice class ‘Ice2’ and are designed to operate at low temperatures and in harsh climatic conditions. The first two tankers of the series, Velikiy Novgorod and Pskov, have already been put into operation on long-term contracts with Gazprom. Sovcomflot is due to receive the fourth LNG carrier in the series, SCF Mitre, in the second quarter of 2015.

Sovcomflot’s senior executive vice-president Evgeniy Ambrosov said: “Gas transportation is a strategic priority for the development of Sovcomflot, whose specialists have the required experience and expertise in LNG shipping. SCF Group and Royal Dutch Shell have enjoyed many years of mutually beneficial cooperation, on the basis of bilateral relations as well as during large-scale international projects. We are grateful to our respected partners for the trust they have shown in operating these modern ships over the course of ten years. SCF Melampus is a high-tech LNG carrier, one of the best tankers in its class, with a unique design and technical specifications. I am sure that we will continue to provide reliable and safe LNG transportation for our charterer”.