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French engineering company GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz) has been selected by STX France to equip Pegasis (Power Efficient Gas Innovative Ship), the new LNG-powered vessel ordered by Brittany Ferries.

This new vessel will use the GTT Mark III insulation system and is due to be built in Saint-Nazaire, France. It is scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2016.

In addition, GTT has been selected to design the tanks of three other Brittany Ferries ships to be converted to LNG propulsion.

This order has arrived within the context of new European regulations relating to sulphur oxide emissions, which strongly incite ship owners to consider using less polluting fuels. In light of this, propulsion with LNG represents one of the most competitive methods of meeting the objectives of reducing emissions imposed by these new regulations.

Moreover, the membrane technology developed by GTT for LNG propulsion is said to offer ship owners the advantage of optimized space and cost.

Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of GTT, commented: "This order marks the entrance of GTT into the new field of LNG bunkering, and demonstrates once again our clear expertise in the LNG industry. GTT is perfectly positioned to accompany its ship owner customers during the industry-wide evolution towards more environmental ships."