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wide efforts, and contribute to the realisation currently far from the main LNG supply by 99%, fine particles by 91% and nitrous
of a low and decarbonised society. points. oxide emissions by 92%. It also reduces ship
MITSUI OSK LINES, January 28, 2022 ELENGY, January 27, 2022 CO2 emissions by up to 20% compared to a
conventional ship.
GTT is selected by Hyundai GTT will provide the engineering services
EUROPE and on-site technical assistance and will assist
the operator through every step of their first
Elengy signs first Samho Heavy Industries LNG-fuelled project: commissioning of the
to design the tanks for
LNG tank, first LNG bunkering operations,
commercial agreements six LNG-fuelled container as well as further specific LNG operations and
maintenance of the vessels.
for the satellite storage vessels with its membrane for the crews, supported by its proprietary
Moreover, GTT will provide LNG training
of liquefied natural gas containment technology, G-Sim® training simulator, which replicates
the future LNG operations of the vessels. GTT
(LNG) at Reichstett (Bas- as well as providing the will also offer its HEARS® emergency response
service with 24/7 technical assistance.
Rhin/Alsace) developed GTT digital smart shipping with its “GTT Digital” platform, a smart
In addition, GTT will fit these six vessels
in partnership with Rubis solutions shipping solution to monitor and optimise the
operational performance of the vessels and
Terminal GTT has received an order from its partner, further reduce their energy consumption and
environmental footprint.
Elengy signs first commercial agreements the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Philippe Berterottière, chairman and
for the satellite storage of Liquefied Natural Industries (HSHI), for the fuel tank design of CEO of GTT, declared: “In a context of
Gas (LNG) at Reichstett (Bas-Rhin/Alsace) six LNG-fueled container vessels. The ship- decarbonisation of the maritime industry,
developed in partnership with Rubis owner and the charterer, both Europeans, we are pleased that our partner Hyundai
Terminal. remain anonymous at this stage. Samho Heavy Industries is reiterating, with
These agreements are the result of the These six new vessels, each with a capacity this new order, its confidence in GTT. We are
ongoing commercialisation program initiated of 15,600 containers, will be equipped with particularly proud that leading shipbuilders
last quarter of 2021 and demonstrate the LNG tanks, each holding up to 12,700 cubic recognise GTT’s expertise in the area of
market’s interest for the project. Trucks metres of LNG used as fuel. The tanks will LNG used as fuel, and choose our innovative
loading at Rubis Terminal’s site in Reichstett be fitted with the Mark III Flex membrane solutions both in LNG as fuel and smart
will be carried out at a competitive price and containment technology, developed by GTT. shipping, proof of their effectiveness in
under optimum conditions of flexibility and The delivery of these six vessels will take place addressing the environmental challenges of
security. The location is strategically chosen throughout 2024. maritime transport.”
and will facilitate access to LNG for an area LNG is today the best marine fuel to GTT, January 27, 2022
covering eastern France, southern Germany preserve air quality, a major public health
and neighbouring regions, such areas being issue. It reduces sulphur oxide emissions

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