Fratelli Cosulich chooses Schottel’s propulsion for its LNG bunkering vessel

German propulsion expert Schottel is set to supply its main and auxiliary propulsion system for one LNG bunkering vessel ordered by Italian shipping group Fratelli Cosulich.

Under the contract revealed last week, Schottel would deliver two diesel-driven EcoPellers type SRE 360, with a propeller diameter of 2.3 meters, it said in a statement.

Also, Schottel would install two TransverseThrusters type STT 1 CP to ensure maximum maneuverability in port areas, the company said.

Schottel said the 113 meters long and 20 meters wide vessel would be able to achieve sailing speed of 13 knots.

The company did not reveal the price tag of the contract.

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering shipyard is currently building the 8,000-cbm vessel.

Fratelli Cosulich placed the order for the 5,300-dwt dual-fueled vessel at CIMC SOE in May last year.

The company said the vessel would serve customers in the Mediterranean region after CIMC SOE delivers it in the summer of 2023.

As previously reported, sources told LNG Prime that Fratelli Cosulich had exercised an option for a second LNG bunkering vessel on October 30.

This LNG bunkering ship will have the same specifications as the first vessel.

Most Popular

Delfin takes FID on first FLNG

Delfin Midstream has taken a final investment decision for the first 4.4 mtpa floating liquefied natural gas unit of its LNG project under development in Louisiana. Delfin says the FLNG is the first floating liquefaction facility in the United States and the world's largest FLNG.

Malaysia’s Petronas Gas, Integrax ink pact for new LNG import terminal

Malaysia's Petronas Gas, a unit of Petronas, has signed a binding deal with compatriot Integrax, a part of TNB Power Generation, to jointly develop the country's first FSRU-based LNG import terminal in Lumut, Perak.

Samsung Heavy secures FLNG order from Delfin

South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has secured an order worth approximately $2.88 billion to build the first floating LNG production unit for Delfin Midstream, the US developer of a floating LNG export project offshore Louisiana, according to shipbuilding sources.

More News Like This

Wartsila scores contract for LNG bunkering quartet

Wartsila's gas solutions business, which is being acquired by German private equity investor Mutare, has secured a contract to supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for four LNG bunkering vessels in China.

Construction progresses on Avenir’s LNG bunkering vessel in China

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering has held a keel-laying ceremony for Avenir’s 20,000-cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering and supply vessel.

CMA CGM, Capital ink LoI with CIMC SOE for LNG bunkering vessels

A joint venture of France's CMA CGM and Greece's Capital has signed a letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering for up to two LNG bunkering vessels which will go on charter to TotalEnergies, according to shipbuilding sources.

Enagas and Axpo to put LNG bunkering newbuild into use in Spain

Spanish LNG terminal operator Enagas and Switzerland-based Axpo announced the start of operations of the newbuild LNG bunkering vessel Alisios LNG.