A naming ceremony was held on November 15 at Shenghui Gas & Chemical Systems in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China, for an LNG/LPG/Ethylene carrier, 'Norgas Innovation'.
The multigas vessel was built according to Germanischer Lloyd (GL)'s rules for classification and construction and labelled GL's ice class notation E.
The vessel is scheduled to be delivered to its owner Singco Gas, a joint venture between IM Skaugen Marine Services and GATX Corporation, by the end of this year or early January 2010.
Flying the Singaporean flag, the vessel will be operated by Norgas Carriers.
The combined gas carrier was constructed in response to the ever-rising demand for the transportation of clean energy fuels amidst global concern over green house gas emissions.
The ship's hull was built by Taizhou Wuzhou Shipbuilding Industry, China. The carrier measures 137 metres in overall length and 19.8 metres at the beam, with a maximum depth of 11.5 metres, and a capacity of 10,000 cubic metres.
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.
