Ferus Smit delivers second LNG powered cement tanker
Ferus Smit delivered the Nb. 435 ‘Ireland’, the second LNG powered cement tanker to her owners. The
delivery was preceded by an extensive program of trials and tests in which the proper working and
safety of all systems was verified. Right after delivery M.V. Ireland left the harbor of Delfzijl on her first
commercial voyage.
M.V. Ireland is the second dedicated cement carrier in a series of two build for the joint venture JT
cement, in which Erik Thun AB cooperates with KG Jebsen Cement from Norway. These vessels are the
first ever dry cargo vessels with an LNG fueled propulsion system and LNG tanks integrated inside the
hull. The unique design incorporates a pressurized LNG tank positioned in the foreship.
While sailing on LNG, the vessel will meet the most stringent emission criteria, as well as new norms
that might be in place in the future for environmental sensitive areas.
The cement cargo system consists of a fully automated cement loading and unloading system, based on
fluidization of cement by means of compressed air. The cement can be loaded and unloaded fully
enclosed through pipes, thus dust-free.
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