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LR approves GE Marine and DSIC gas turbine LNG carrier design

LR approves GE Marine and DSIC gas turbine LNG carrier design
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has give Approval in Principle (AiP) for a gas turbine-powered LNG carrier design by GE Marine and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) at Marintec China 2015.

The design is built around a GE gas turbine-based COGES (Combined Gas turbine, Electric and Steam) system that will feature one 25-megawatt gas turbine, one steam turbine generator-set and a heat recovery system including gas combustion unit. The design allows for an extra 4,000 cu m of cargo space in the same size hull.

“With the AiP in hand, customers can feel confident in procuring a COGES-powered LNG carrier through DSIC,” said Brien Bolsinger, vice president, marine operations, GE Marine. “Operational benefits of gas turbines to naval architects, owners and operators include high power in a compact package and design flexibility.”