Ship&Offshore | Issue GreenTech/2017
LNG bulker JIP releases new Newcastlemax design
“Green Corridor“ Project partners BHP, Fortescue, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Rio Tinto, SDARI, U-Ming, Woodside, and DNV GL have presented the results from stage one of their “Green Corridor” joint industry project (JIP). The JIP has demonstrated the commercial potential and technical feasibility of LNG-fuelled bulkers in a “green corridor” iron ore and coal trade between Australia and China. The result is an LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax design which is in the process of receiving approval in principle (AiP) from DNV GL.
The idea of developing LNG-fuelling infrastructure for vessels operating on the Australia–China iron ore and coal trade route has been contemplated by major charterers, shipowners and operators for many years. As LNG production has climbed, especially in Australia, and in recognition of the upcoming IMO restrictions on sulphur emissions, the option of LNG as a single-system solution for emissions compliance has become ever more attractive.