It is reported that Shenghui Gas & Chemical Systems celebrated a naming ceremony on November 15th for the world first LNG/ LPG/Ethylene carrier Norgas Innovation.

The multigas vessel was built according to Germanischer Lloyd rules for classification and construction and labelled GL ice class notation E. It is scheduled for delivery to its owner Singco Gas Pte Ltd a joint venture between IM Skaugen Marine Services and GATX Corporation by the end of this year or early January 2010.

The innovative combined gas carrier was constructed in response to the constantly rising demand for the transport of clean energy fuels amidst global concern over green house gas emissions. The ship's hull was built by Taizhou Wuzhou Shipbuilding Industry in Zhejiang Province.

Its cargo system, built and installed by Shenghui Gas & Chemical Systems is capable of carrying two grades of completely segregated gases simultaneously, cooled and un cooled with a unique liquefaction system for LNG. The carrier measures 137 m overall in length and 19.80 m in width with a maximum depth of 11.50 million and a capacity of 10,000 cubic meters.

Mr Werner Enning Principal Surveyor & Area Manager Greater China said "GL is pleased to be part of this innovative solution by contributing our expertise and know-how in technically complicated liquefied gas carriers. We see the 'Norgas Innovation as a milestone for small scale LNG shipping and also a milestone for GL services for the liquefied gas shipping industry. This is another reflection of our expanded capability of doing classification and construction supervision for various types of vessels."

(Sourced from www.seatradeasia-online.com)