04OCT2018 - NEWS - New LNG carrier for NYK and Tokyo Gas named at JMU Shipyard in Japan

Energy Glory which is a new LNG carrier for NYK and Tokyo Gas, has been named at the Tsu shipyard, part of Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU), in Japan. NYK and Tokyo LNG Tanker, a subsidiary of Tokyo Gas, have a long-term charter contract for this vessel. Following its delivery, the newbuilding will be mainly used over the next 20 years for LNG transportation from the Cove Point LNG project in the United States. This new carrier is equipped with an SPB design that allows for robust propulsion and reduced fuel consumption and comes with a tri-fuel diesel electric propulsion system that can use low-sulfur fuel oil.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 04-Oct-2018 05:12:40 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com