Ship&Offshore | Issue 04/2024
CoolCo embarks on air lubrication pilot programme LNG owner, operator and
CoolCo embarks on air lubrication pilot programme LNG owner, operator and manager, CoolCo, is to conduct a pilot project with Birkenhead-based Armada Technologies to assess the relative benefits of passive air lubrication systems (PALS) tailored to the design and operation of individual vessels. The Armada system does not require compressors to run continuously. The partnership will involve the design, engineering, procurement, and installation support for an air lubrication system on board a CoolCo LNG carrier scheduled to dock during this year, the companies revealed....