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FGSS in 2019 to be installed on Japan’s first
LNG-fuelled car carrier, currently being built
at Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding,
and has one more order for the ship currently
under construction. Those large tanks with
insulation coatings are designed to be the best
fit for the installation in large vessels.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will keep
expanding its product line-up to meet the
increasing demand for LNG fuel and will
continue not only providing FGSS as a
manufacturer, but also offering superior
engineering services for gas handling-related
equipment in order to support the design and
construction of LNG-fuelled ships regardless
of the size and vessel type, contribute to the
further development of ocean transport, and
reduce the environment load.
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, October 19,
2020
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
On October 20, the Central LNG-owned
LNG bunkering vessel Kaguya supplied LNG receives approval in AUSTRAL ASIA
to Sakura Leader, an LNG-fuelled PCTC
(pure car and truck carrier) operated by NYK principle for LNG fuel gas AIE announces new
that is under construction at Shin Kurushima
Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This is the supply system from Bureau partnership arrangement
first time LNG fuel has been supplied through
ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Japan. Veritas with Squadron Energy to
The International Maritime Organization
(IMO) has established the goal of reducing Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi accelerate Port Kembla Gas
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, was granted
shipping by at least 50% by 2050 compared Approval in Principle (AIP) from the French Terminal development
to 2008, and many LNG-fuelled ships are Classification Society, Bureau Veritas (BV),
expected to be produced going forward. JERA, for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas Squadron Energy is pleased to announce it
together with its business partners, established supply system (FGSS) for marine four-stroke has become 100% owner and operator of
Central LNG in May 2018 in preparation for dual fuel engines. The certificate of AIP was Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) under a
the launch of its LNG bunkering business. presented today at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s new partnership arrangement to accelerate
Construction of Japan’s first LNG bunkering headquarters in Yokohama. the development of the Port Kembla Gas
vessel, Kaguya, began at Sakaide Works The FGSS comprises an LNG fuel tank, Terminal project.
(Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.) in July 2018 gas supply unit, control systems and other Under the new arrangement, Squadron
and was turned over to Central LNG this relevant equipment. The FGSS to which the Energy has acquired the interests of previous
September. AIP was granted this time was developed project partners JERA and Marubeni.
The LNG fuel supplied by Kaguya was mainly to be installed on coastal ferries and Squadron Energy Chairman Michael
loaded between October 16 and 17 this year small to mid-sized cargo ships, based on not Masterman said AIE is focussed on
at JERA’s Kawagoe Thermal Power Station. only experience and knowledge obtained accelerating project development of the Port
Existing facilities at Kawagoe Thermal Power through shipbuilding of LNG carriers Kembla Gas Terminal.
Station were modified beginning in July for many years but also technologies and “JERA and Marubeni have been
2018 to coincide with the start of the LNG know-how accumulated by development of excellent partners and have both indicated
bunkering business. Going forward, Kaguya FGSS products for large ships. The small size they remain open to future opportunities
will be based at Kawagoe Thermal Power vacuum-insulated type tanks to be applied for targeted involvement in the AIE Port
Station as Central LNG further develops the for the system have a double shell structure Kembla Gas Terminal project, including
LNG bunkering business in the Chubu region. that ensures high heat insulation and also LNG procurement, and the development of
JERA will continue to provide a stable allows the external cylinder of the tank to be an associated gas-fired power station,” Mr
supply of LNG fuel to Central LNG while at normal temperature, which consequently Masterman said.
driving the conversion of ships to LNG fuel simplifies the support structure of the tank JERA and Marubeni will continue with
by promoting the LNG bunkering business and reduces the workload for the installation their substantial investments in Australia and
through this joint venture, thereby helping to work. Further, the Tank Connection Space will continue to actively explore for further
reduce the impact on the environment. is also designed to save space while giving investment options.
JERA, October 21, 2020 consideration to realize easy operation and Squadron Energy is committed to the
less maintenance. expedited development of the gas import
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding delivered its terminal with the objective of having the

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