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GREAT SHIPS of 2021 the perfect solution to come along. I think we need to take The Tech action now. LNG is a proven, compliant, and immediately vi- LNG battery hybrid technology, together with an optimized able solution to reduce shipping greenhouse gas emissions. hull design for better fuel ef? ciency, will enable these new-

Flexibility is the name of the game and that’s what we have builds to exceed the IMO requirement to cut carbon intensity by choosing LNG. We are run by NYK Line and Wallenius by 40% from 2008 levels within 2030. Emissions of carbon

Line, 50/50. Environmental sustainability is in the DNA of dioxide will be reduced by around 25%, SOx and particulate both companies.” matter by 90% and NOx by 85% from the use of LNG, while

UECC has taken the lead in the PCTC segment by develop- the newbuilds will also meet the IMO’s Tier 3 NOx emissions ing the pioneering design, together with DNV and Jiangnan’s limitations for the North Sea and Baltic Sea.

in-house ship designer Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & The technology of course comes with a price tag. “For these

Research Institute, to incorporate proven technology in a new vessels, we usually talk about between $6 to $7 million (in con? guration geared to enhancing operational and environ- additional cost),” Edvardsen said in his interview earlier this mental performance. year with Maritime Reporter TV.

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