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Keppel Highlights Bunker Saving Features of LNG-Powered Newbuild Boxships
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) subsidiary Keppel AmFELS (Keppel) today highlighted a number of bunker saving features intended for two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) dual-fuelled containerships to be built for Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii.
Keppel says the 2,525 TEU capacity newbuilds will feature a state-of-the-art engine, an optimised hull form, and an underwater propulsion system with a high-efficiency rudder and propeller.
"The containerships will be able to run completely on LNG fuel, dramatically reducing their environmental impact and increasing fuel efficiency," added Keppel.
As Ship & Bunker reported in May, Pasha Hawaii previously announced it had selected Keppel to construct the two Jones Act box ships, and today Keppel confirmed the contract worth some $400 million had been secured.
"This contract with Keppel allows Pasha Hawaii to continue to move forward in our commitment to providing the best resources possible for our customers and Hawaii's shipping industry, while minimising our environmental footprint," said George Pasha, IV, President and CEO of The Pasha Group.
"We are proud supporters of the Jones Act and look forward to working with Keppel's team of highly skilled shipbuilders."
The dual fuel LNG vessels will be built to Keppel's proprietary design with delivery of the first vessel expected in 1Q 2020, and the second vessel in 3Q 2020.
"We are pleased that Pasha has chosen us to build their first two LNG fueled containerships to our innovative design. Keppel O&M is at the forefront of designing vessels that run on LNG propulsion systems and has the experience in LNG vessel conversions as well as the expertise in newbuild specialised vessels," said Simon Lee, President of Keppel AmFELS.
