By Huang Hai

On 19th July, the naming ceremony of the 7200 cubic meters dual fuel ethylene carrier ‘GasChem Alster’ (S1064) designed and built independently by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. for Hartmann Group from Germany was held at the east port of CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering.

It is learnt that LEG (liquefied ethylene gas), LNG (liquefied natural gas) and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) all belong to liquefied gas series. Among them, LEG is usually considered to be one of the more complex types of liquefied gas carriers. It can transport most of the gas cargo, and can transport ethylene at atmospheric boiling point temperature (-104°C).

The ship ‘GASCHEM ALSTER’ named and delivered this time uses dual fuel main engine, which not only meets the latest emission requirements, but also will significantly reduce the emission of carbon dioxide during transportation, reflecting its advantages in environmental protection. As the laws and regulations of environmental protection become increasingly stringent, the demand for clean energy ships has been increasing. LEG ship, as a type of clean energy transport vessel, with its environmental, economic and technological advantages, will play an important role in the future development of international green shipping .