China’s Wuhu Shipyard has delivered a new multi-purpose cargo vessel to Dutch shipping company Wijnne Barends. The 115- by 16.5-metre Lady Marie Christine is the fi ..
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Wijnne Barends, based in the Netherlands, has placed an order with China’s WuHu Shipyard for four shortsea cargo ships featuring LNG propulsion systems, reports Maritime Propulsion.
The newbuilds will feature LNG propulsion and storage systems provided by Wärtsilä, making the vessels among the first of their type to be powered by LNG fuel.
LNGPac storage from WärtsiläWärtsilä developed a bespoke system, in close cooperation with the naval architect and the owners, because of space restrictions...
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The company said that the installation will take place in March and May 2020.
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