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This fast LNG/LPG carrier will be powered by aSuker cross-head two-stroke cycle dual-fuel engine delivering 20000 BHP. Direct-drive en- gines of this type are capable of producing up to 35000 BHP ill one unit (full dicsel output) while running on the boil-off gas and have thermal efficiencies comparable to their straight diesel counterparts. They accept bunker-C oil as pilot fuel which may run as low as 5 % of the total heat input. This type ___" of prime mover provides the highest degree of safety for any kind of dual-fuel installation. : i •NHH1 in

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