Origin to start using Hartmann’s dual-fuel LPG newbuild

German shipping group Hartmann said it has taken delivery of the first out of three dual-fuel LPG carriers which will go on charter to Australia’s Origin Energy.

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering handed over the 5,000-cbm LPG-powered carrier GasChem Homer to Hartmann on December 6, according to a statement by the German owner.

Hartmann expects to take delivery of the second and third vessel of the series, GasChem Iliad and GasChem Odyssey, in the beginning of 2022 and in spring 2022 respectively.

They will all enter into a long-term employment with Origin, which holds a stake in the APLNG project.

GasChem Homer features MAN’s 5S35 ME-LGIP dual-fuel main engine that operates on LPG and MGO. The vessel meets all requirements of the EEDI for the year 2025.

While sailing on LPG, the vessel saves about 8 percent of fuel compared to MGO, leading to an emissions reduction of 20 percent, Hartmann claims.

One cylindrical independent type C and one bi-lobe independent type C tank utilize the available cargo space to the optimum. A further cylindrical independent type C gas-fuel tank on deck completes the LPG storage system, the firm said.

The design of the vessel is based on the Ecostar 36k series such as GasChem Beluga. Hartmann developed this design together with compatriot HB Hunte Engineering, such as the recently ordered 3,500 TEU LNG-powered container vessels.

Hartmann Reederei will take over the technical management of all three LPG carrier while GasChem Services will handle the commercial management.

Most Popular

Venture Global gets FERC OK to boost Plaquemines LNG capacity

US LNG exporter Venture Global LNG has received approval from the US FERC to boost the capacity of its Plaquemines LNG terminal in Louisiana to 27.2 mtpa.

First Rio Grande LNG tank taking shape

US LNG developer NextDecade continues to make progress on the first phase of its Rio Grande LNG export plant in Texas, including the first 180,000-cbm storage tank.

Cheniere produces first LNG cargo at Corpus Christi expansion project

US LNG exporting giant Cheniere has produced the first cargo at the Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion project in Texas.

More News Like This

Origin: APLNG revenue climbs

Origin said in its quarterly report that APLNG revenue reached about A$2.71 billion ($1.69 billion) in the October-December period. Compared...

Seaboard Marine adds new LNG-powered vessel to its fleet

US shipping firm Seaboard Marine, a part of Seaboard, has added a new LNG-powered vessel to its fleet. Seaboard Marine...

Origin reports higher APLNG revenue

Origin said in its quarterly report that APLNG revenue reached about A$2.64 billion ($1.74 billion) in the July-September period. Compared...

China’s Sinopec seeks APLNG contract price review

Australia's Origin Energy confirmed on Friday that Australia Pacific LNG, in which Origin owns a 27.5 percent interest, has...