An agreement is to be reached between Chubu Electric and
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) for execution of a shipbuilding
contract for a 164,700m3 Moss (independent spherical tank) type LNG
Carrier, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) announced.KHI’s newly-developed hull form design will be adopted for the
vessel. Even though the tank capacity of the vessel is increased by
18,000m3 compared to the conventional 147,000m3 Moss type LNG carrier,
the hull size remains the same as that of a conventional LNG carriers.
Consequently the vessel can enjoy ship shore compatibilities with major
LNG terminals throughout the world and will be the largest size of Moss
type LNG carrier that can navigate the New Panama Channel presently
under construction.“K” Line’s LNG transportation business has steadily grown since
delivery of S.S. “Bishu Maru” in 1983, the first LNG Carrier owned by
Japanese shipping companies. “K” Line further aims to contribute to the
strong Global LNG trade demands. Main Particulars of the Vessel:Delivery: End of Year 2015LOA : About 293mBeam: 48.9mTank Capacity: 164,700m3Boil Off Rate 0.08% per dayPropulsion System: Reheat Steam Turbine (Kawasaki Advanced Reheat Turbine Plant)Speed: 19.5 Knot
SHIPBUILDING
29 March 2013 - 22:06
KHI, Chubu Electric to Enter Shipbuilding Contract (Japan)
An agreement is to be reached between Chubu Electric and KHI for execution of a shipbuilding contract for a 164,700m3 Moss type LNG Carrier.
SHIPBUILDING
29 March 2013 - 22:06
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