Name of the Project
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
Location
The carriers will be built at the Geoje shipyard located in South Gyeongsang province, off the coast of the City of Busan, in South Korea.
Client
Celsius Tankers.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of two 180 000 m3 LNG carriers.
The LNG carriers will be equipped with Mark-III Flex-type containment systems, with reliquefaction to lower the boiling-off-rate.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
The carriers are estimated at $187-million per vessel.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has been awarded the contract to supply the two carriers.
The vessels will be the world’s first LNG carriers to be equipped with Samsung’s air lubrication system. Air lubrication systems are energy-saving equipment that spray air at the bottom of the ship to form an air layer between the hull surface and sea water to reduce frictional force.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
SHI (LNG carriers).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Celsius Tankers, tel +45 45 95 00 00.