Tokyo, May 14, 2015 MI LNG Company, Ltd. (MI LNG) has received an order for two “Sayaringo STaGE,” a next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers, for delivery to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). The carriers on order feature a new design that achieves significant improvements in both LNG carrying capacity and fuel efficiency through the adoption of a more efficient hull structure and an innovative hybrid propulsion system. The vessels are scheduled for completion and delivery in 2018.
Specifications will be LOA (length overall) of 293.5m, width of 48.94m, depth of 27.0m and draft of 11.05m. The carriers will respectively have four apple-shaped tanks, an improved version of Moss-type* tanks designed with a bulging upper half. Total holding capacity of the tanks will be 165,000 cubic meters (m3).
MI LNG will work closely with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in proactively seeking expanded orders for LNG carriers going forward.
1 Moss-type tanks are independent spherical tanks that are fixed to the hull by a cylindrical skirt.