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ASIA of the IGC Code and IRClass Rules for Gas Kurushima Dockyard based on NYK’s intent,
carriers. ClassNK has carried out the verification
Indian Register of Shipping improved infrastructure in India, the for the vessel installing cutting-edge digital
With strong government support and
technology in line with the Guidelines. On
classes first Indian owned prospects for natural gas are expected to the satisfactory completion of document/
rise significantly to meet growing energy
plan examination and on-site survey, ClassNK
LNG-FSRU for Triumph demands in the country. This is also in line has added “DSS (EE)” for energy efficiency
analysis function, “DSS (MM)” for machinery
with the Indian government vision to build
Offshore a gas-based economy and increase the share monitoring, “DSS (CNS)” for onboard data
processing and data transmission to shore for
of natural gas in the primary energy mix to
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), an 15% by 2030, up from 6% today. This will also the notation of “SAKURA LEADER”.
international ship classification society, has contribute towards IMO’s aim of reducing CLASSNK, October 28, 2020
classed India’s first LNG-FSRU (Floating GHG emissions.
Storage Regasification Unit) marking a INDIAN REGISTER OF SHIPPING, October 28, ExxonMobil, Hai
milestone in India’s energy shift towards 2020
natural gas. Constructed at Hyundai Shipyard Phong City and JERA
in Ulsan, South Korea, the 180,000 cubic ClassNK has granted its
metre FSRU which is flagged in India, is sign memorandum
designed for continuous operations without first “Digital Smart Ship”
the need for drydocking over a period of of understanding for
20 years. The unit is assigned class notation (DSS) notation for LNG-
for 20 years extended interval between integrated LNG-to-power
successive dry-dockings and complies with fuelled PCTC “SAKURA
the requirements of IRClass Rules and Indian project in Vietnam
Flag for this purpose. The unit is owned by LEADER”
Triumph Offshore Pvt Ltd., a wholly owned ExxonMobil Hai Phong Energy Pte Ltd
subsidiary of Swan Energy Ltd, an India-based Leading Classification Society ClassNK (EMPHE), Hai Phong People’s Committee
listed company. has granted its “Digital Smart Ship” (DSS) and Japan power generation company
The vessel can operate in two distinct notation for “SAKURA LEADER”, LNG- JERA have signed a Memorandum of
modes – LNG Carrier Mode and Floating fuelled PCTC which was ordered to Shin Understanding (MOU) to work together on a
Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) mode. Kurushima Dockyard by NYK Line. The potential integrated LNG to Power project in
This allows the utilisation of a FSRU vessel is marked with the first “DSS” on its Hai Phong.
for receiving LNG from LNG carriers, notation in ClassNK’s registry. ExxonMobil, the Hai Phong city
regasification of the LNG and sending it out. As a part of the society’s new initiative, government and JERA have agreed to expand
The vessel complies with the recently “Innovation Endorsement”, aiming to certify on their strong cooperation and exchange of
updated Rules of IRClass applicable for innovations utilizing digital technology, expertise to jointly study natural gas market
LNG carriers provided with regasification ClassNK released its “Guidelines for Digital development opportunities, including LNG
systems and takes into account various risks Smart Ship”, which stipulates the procedures import facilities and gas-fired power plants.
associated with such systems by appropriate for class notations for ships with advanced ExxonMobil has submitted a master
risk control measures. The updated IRClass digital technology. plan application with a project concept for
Main Rules for Seagoing ships, covers the The vessel is the first LNG-fuelled PCTC consideration and potential inclusion in
requirements for regasification systems in a built in Japan and delivered on October 28, Vietnam’s National Power Development
separate chapter addressing various aspects 2020. NYK has announced that “Beginning Plan (PDP). Hai Phong City has submitted a
such as systems design, fire safety, emergency with this ship, NYK will proceed with the letter of recommendation to include power
shutdown arrangements, survey and testing replacement of vessels in its PCTC fleet with demand with potential locations of power
requirements etc. The vessel has also been next-generation eco-friendly ship.” plants and LNG import infrastructure. The
verified with respect to the requirements Having received the application from Shin project submissions are pending government
approvals.
LNG-fuelled power in Hai Phong will
provide a more environmentally friendly
alternative to the currently proposed coal
projects in the master plan.
“Hai Phong is industrialising at a fast
pace, with an annual growth rate of over 20%.
Therefore, our annual power consumption is
growing and is expected to double between
2020 and 2030,” said Nguyen Van Tung,
chairman, Hai Phong People’s Committee.
“Hai Phong City is pleased to collaborate with
ExxonMobil and JERA to provide a clean
energy resource for Vietnam in Hai Phong
City.”

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