Lesley Bankes-HughesGTT has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for an upgrade to the Mark III membrane fuel tank for use in Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) as well as cruise ships.
This Mark III system features a design pressure up to 2 bar gauge (barg) for LNG fuel applications. According to GTT, this upgrade is particularly useful for PCTCs and cruise ships as it offers improved pressure holding capabilities and increased operational flexibility especially during bunkering operations.
The AiP from ClassNK confirms that this new tank solution complies with the applicable safety regulations. GTT and ClassNK studied, in particular, maximum tank dimensions, tank structural reinforcements, tank operating pressure during in-service operations as well as aspects related to potential emergency situations.
Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of GTT, said: “We are pleased to be granted with this approval by ClassNK with whom GTT has had a close partnership for many years. This approval once again highlights the constant evolution of our technologies to meet the demands of the industry.
‘Thanks to our innovation efforts, GTT membrane solutions are now applicable to a wider spectrum of LNG-fueled vessels, thus contributing increasingly to make the shipping industry greener.’
Ariane Morrissey
Ian Taylor
