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ClassNK Grants AIP to 98,000 DWT LNG-Powered Bulk Carrier
Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) says it has granted approval in principle (AIP) to a Maritime Innovation Japan Corporation (MIJAC) design for a 98,000 DWT liquid natural gas (LNG) fueled bulk carrier.
Using the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), ClassNK says it conducted the vessel's safety evaluation of the vessel before approving the concept design.
The vessel will be fitted with an IMO Type B 2,000m3 capacity LNG tank and accompanying LNG fuel supply system, says ClassNK, noting that the carrier's main engine and main generator engines will operate on dual fuel.
"Compared with diesel fuel, natural gas is a clean energy source that emits less carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gases (GHG), and no sulfur oxides (SOx)," said ClassNK.
"It is expected that the future use of natural gas as a ship's fuel will continue to increase."
In April, environmental maritime technology designer Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced it received acceptance from ClassNK for its Aquarius Marine Solar Power system to be installed aboard ClassNK classed vessels.
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| Singapore | 644.50 | 1.00 | 782.00 | 10.50 |
| Rotterdam | 590.00 | 10.50 | 750.50 | 9.00 |
| Houston | 608.50 | 11.00 | 777.00 | 10.50 |
| Fujairah | 643.00 | 0.50 | 891.50 | 3.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 658.50 | 3.50 | 848.50 | 2.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 621.50 | 5.50 | 800.50 | 3.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 713.00 | 1.50 | 890.00 | 0.50 |
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