07FEB2019 - NEWS - Hapag-Lloyd announces to convert its 15,000 TEU ship Sajir to cleaner burning fuel LNG

Hapag-Lloyd recently announced that it will retrofit its 15,000 TEU ship Sajir to cleaner burning LNG fuel, becoming the first in the world to convert a ship of this size to LNG power. According to German shipping line, the pilot project will pave the way for converting large ships to liquefied natural, helping to eliminate 15 to 30 percent of CO2 emissions compared to traditional fuel oil. A contract for the retrofit was signed last week with Hudong ZHONGHUA Shipbuilding. The conversion will be carried out in the Shanghai-based shipyard Huarun Dadong Dockyard. Following the conversion, the Sajir’s engine system will be able to function using either LNG or low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO).

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