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In the Shipyard

From Design to Delivery

NSMV Lone Star State Jane Maersk

Hy-Line Cruises

Incat Crowther

Hanwha Philly Shipyard

HD Hyundai Samho ing is increasingly important for o? shore the drivetrain, reducing weight and

First LNG Carrier-to-FSU storage applications, where LNG may maintenance requirements. The alumi-

Conversion Order for Gabon remain in tanks for extended periods and num hull and superstructure construc-

FLNG Project

As demand grows for ? oating LNG maintaining cargo stability is critical to tion supports the vessel’s performance both operational reliability and safety. targets, ensuring e? cient and safe op- infrastructure, Danish marine equip-

The Cap Lopez FSU will serve as o? - erations and features active ride control ment supplier Svanehoj has secured its ? rst contract to supply cargo monitoring shore storage infrastructure supporting technology supplied by Naiad.

systems for an LNG carrier-to-? oating Gabon's expanding gas export capabili-

NSMV Lone Star State Christened storage unit (FSU) conversion, marking ty. According to the project partners, the at Hanwha Philly a strategic expansion into the rapidly broader FLNG development is expected to reduce routine gas ? aring while in- The fourth of ? ve National Secu- emerging vessel conversion market.

The company has been selected by creasing the country's natural gas pro- rity Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs),

Drydocks World Dubai to provide four duction by approximately 105 million Lone Star State, was christened July

Lique? ed Temperature Density (LTD) standard cubic feet per day. 17 at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, mov-

Completion of the conversion is cur- ing the U.S. Maritime Administration gauging systems for the conversion of the rently targeted for the third quarter of

LNG carrier LNG Bayelsa into the ? oat- ing storage unit Cap Lopez. The project is 2027, underscoring the growing role ves- being carried out for Dixstone Lower Gulf sel conversions are expected to play as the

FZCO as part of a broader ? oating LNG o? shore LNG sector seeks to maximize (FLNG) development aimed at expanding existing assets while meeting rising glob- al demand for ? exible gas infrastructure.

o? shore gas infrastructure in Gabon.

The conversion re? ects a growing

Hy-line Cruise's CAT Ferry trend across the LNG sector, where oper-

Construction Commences ators are repurposing existing LNG car-

Construction on a new 48m catama- riers into ? oating storage and regasi? ca- tion units (FSRUs), ? oating storage units ran passenger ferry designed by Incat (FSUs) and other o? shore energy assets Crowther for Hy-Line Cruises is now underway at Midship Marine in Loui- as a faster and more cost-e? ective alter- siana. The vessel, when completed, will native to newbuilds.

operate on Hy-Line Cruise’s critical

The Cap Lopez conversion involves ex- tensive modi? cations, including structural tourism and commercial routes connect- steel work, piping, new process modules, ing Hyannis, Mass., with the islands of

Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

tank coating and life-extension work un-

Capable of transporting up to 493 pas- der Lloyd's Register classi? cation. Svane- hoj's scope includes replacing the vessel's sengers across three passenger decks, the existing ? oat-type level gauges with four vessel is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 knots and has been designed

LTD gauging systems capable of continu- ously measuring LNG density and gas speci? cally for the unique local conditions experienced o? the coast of Cape Cod.

composition within the cargo tanks.

The vessel is powered by four Cum-

The real-time data generated by the system will feed into rollover prediction mins QSK60-M Tier 4 engines driving four Hamilton HTX65 waterjets. Com- software designed to detect LNG strati- ? cation and identify potential rollover posite shafting supplied by Driveline

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