Mitsubishi to deliver 12 more LNG fuel gas supply systems to Imabari Shipbuilding

Japanese shipping major Mitsubishi Shipbuilding said the 12 units of LNG fuel gas supply system will be used for LNG-fueled vessels being built by Imabari Shipbuilding.

PHOTO: LNG fuel tank. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding

The new order is for nine car carriers and three bulk carriers that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the primary fuel. These systems will be used for dual-fuel marine engines, and delivery is scheduled to commence from spring next year.

The company received its first order of these systems from Imabari Shipbuilding in 2021 for six LNG-fueled car carriers.

With the new order in place, “Mitsubishi will supply a total of 18 units (15 car carriers and 3 bulk carriers) to Imabari Shipbuilding, including 2 units already delivered,” the company said.

Imabari Shipbuilding will also install LNG fuel tanks on these vessels, which are currently being manufactured at its Nishi-Tadotsu division. Mitsubishi is providing technical support to build these tanks, it said.

By Aparupa Mazumder 

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