Lloyd’s Register awards AiP to GTT for innovative three cargo tank LNGC

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted an Approval in Precept (AiP) for GTT‘s new 200,000 m³ LNG provider idea, that includes slow-steaming navigation and three tanks as a substitute of the standard 4.

This innovation challenges conventional LNG provider design norms, highlighting the significance of pace in lowering emissions and paving the way in which for sustainable LNG delivery options.

The 200k LNG provider design affords important environmental and financial benefits, together with roughly 27% discount in voyage-based emissions depth and a lower in Unit Freight Price (UFC) by as much as 5.5% by 2025 and 14% by 2050 underneath frameworks like EU ETS and FuelEU.

Lloyd’s Register carried out an intensive analysis of the cargo tank design in opposition to class requirements and IGC Code necessities, making certain the integrity of the three-tank construction underneath elevated sloshing hundreds. The evaluation prolonged to numerous GTT containment methods – Mark III Flex, Mark III Flex+, NO96 Tremendous+, and GTT Next1 – confirming the design meets stringent security and efficiency standards.

Panos Mitrou, International Gasoline Phase Director, Lloyd’s Register mentioned: “This new design demonstrates that by difficult typical pondering, we will cut back emission depth with out sacrificing transport capability. Just like the trade’s development from steam to 4-stroke electrical propulsion, and subsequently to 2-stroke engines, this idea may symbolize a possible subsequent technological leap for LNGCs.”

Jean-Baptiste Choimet, CEO of GTT mentioned: “This AiP from Lloyd’s Register is a significant milestone for GTT and the LNG trade. Our three-tank design represents a big leap ahead by way of effectivity and sustainability. By difficult typical pondering and embracing innovation, we’re paving the way in which for a greener way forward for LNG delivery.”