16JAN2019 - NEWS - Ecodelta a new trailing suction hopper which is fuelled by LNG christened in Port of Rotterdam on 11 January

Ecodelta, a new trailing suction hopper (TSHD), which is powered by liquified natural gas (LNG), was christened on 11 January in the Dutch port of Rotterdam. The dredging vessel is the key component of the new contract entered into force by Bagger & Aannemingsmaatschappij Van der Kamp and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Ecodelta a hyper modern, LNG-powered dredging vessel was built at the Barkmeijer shipyard in Friesland. Ecodelta is already meeting the upcoming regulations for emission reduction that will come in force in 2020. The usage of LNG reduces the emissions of CO2 up to 20% and NOx up to 85%.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 16-Jan-2019 09:10:40 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com