Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to supply the cargo handling systems for three new 93,000 cubic meter capacity very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). Like the four VLAC cargo handling systems ordered from Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply the cargo handling systems for three new 93,000 cubic meter capacity very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) on order at Hanwha Ocean [Image: © Hanwha Ocean]
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to supply the cargo handling systems for three new 93,000 cubic meter capacity very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). Like the four VLAC cargo handling systems ordered from Wärtsilä Gas Solutions in October, the orders are for vessels being built by Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Co. Two are being constructed for a Greek ship owner and one for a Japanese owner.
VLACs are essentially Very Large Gas Carriers but designed to carry full cargoes of ammonia, notes Wärtsilä. Since ammonia has a high specific gravity, VLAC cargo tanks and hulls need to be reinforced, and the vessels will have a deeper draft when fully loaded
The Wärtsilä scope for the complete cargo handling system encompasses the engineering scope, the material scope, and the supervision, commissioning, and gas trial scope. This comprehensive system is designed
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