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Thursday, October 17, 2013
Sanmar Shipyard completed the first gas powered tug using two of Rolls-Royce’s Bergen C26:33L6PG engines fueled purely by LNG. This is the first of two tugs that Sanmar will complete using Rolls Royce’s LNG powered engines.
The first boat, named Borgøy, will enter service in November following a series of sea trials. It will be operated by Norwegian state oil company Statoil at its Kårstø gas terminal.
The Rolls-Royce propulsion package includes the gas tank and supply system and two of the latest design US35 azimuth thrusters that ensure the tugs have rapid maneuvering and positioning capabilities, essential for tug operation.
The combination of Rolls-Royce gas engines and the latest thruster design, mean that the Borgøy and its sister vessel’s CO2 emissions, will be around 30% lower than conventionally-fuelled tugs. They will also comply with all known future emission regulations.
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