TOTE to build two LNG powered ships for Caribbean trade
Puget Sound Business Journal by Steve Wilhelm, Staff Writer
Date: Friday, December 7, 2012, 2:52pm PST - Last Modified: Friday, December 7, 2012, 5:22pm PST
bizjournals.com
TOTE Inc. has ordered the world’s two largest natural-gas powered container ships, just four months after getting Coast Guard approval to convert two other ships to natural gas.
The Federal Way-based company this week announced plans for the new ships and options for three more, with the two firm orders to be delivered in early 2015 and 2016.
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'Clean Sky' LNG-Powered Ship 'Could be Built Next Year'
Friday December 21, 2012
shipandbunker.com
A design for a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered bulk carrier developed by COSCO Shipyard Group in China, Greek shipping firm Golden Union, and Lloyd's Register (LR) has received an approval in principal from LR.
Known as "Clean Sky," the design allows for the use of either dual-fuel or tri-fuel engines, with the ability to burn heavy fuel oil (HFO), diesel, or LNG.
The project, which began in June 2011, aimed to develop a commercially viable design based on COSCO's existing conventionally fueled Kamsarmax vessels.
"This news moves the industry far beyond the concept stage," said Nick Brown, Lloyd's Register's Area General Manager and Marine Manager, Greater China.
"A 'Clean Sky' ship could be built next year.
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