Supply contract for Exmar vessels
The LPG reliquefaction system from Wärtsilä Hamworthy on board an FPSO
The 38,000m³ capacity vessels will be delivered from the first quarter of 2014 onwards. They will feature Hyundai Mipo’s newly developed design that has seen capacity increased by 3,000m³ to strengthen competitiveness in the international marketplace.
The new design includes an improved hull shape to minimise resistance in water and optimise fuel consumption. The vessels can use LNG or LPG as fuel to reduce CO2, SOx and NOx air emissions. Wärtsilä Hamworthy’s scope of supply will include cargo related engineering including deck tank engineering, reliquefaction plant, Wärtsilä Moss inert gas generator, Wärtsilä Svanehøj cargo pumps, cargo heater and vaporiser, cargo control system, supervision and commissioning. All equipment and engineering services will be delivered in 2013.
Exmar said the addition of the vessels into its fleet will strengthen the company's existing midsize-LPG sector as these vessels can transport both ammonia and LPG.
