Sign up
Log in Sign up
Wed 5 Dec 2012, 11:31 GMT

LNG-fuelled containerships to serve Puerto Rico

TOTE, Inc. has announced that it has committed to the construction of two new state-of-the-art containerships for the Puerto Rico trade, with options for three more vessels for additional domestic service.

According to TOTE, Inc., the vessels will be "the most environmentally friendly containerships in the world" with CO2 emissions-per-container 71% less than vessels currently operating in the Puerto Rican trade. Particulate matter will be reduced by 99%, sulphur oxides will be 98% lower and nitrogen oxides will be cut by 91%.

The 3100 TEU ships are expected to be the largest ships in the world powered primarily by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Both ships will be powered by dual-fuel LNG engines that surpass the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's clean air regulations.

General Dynamics NASSCO, based in San Diego, California, will build the vessels. The first two ships are scheduled to be delivered and enter service between Jacksonville and San Juan in 2015 and 2016.

"These new TOTE, Inc. ships will be the most efficient in the trade. The ship design accommodates five times more 53-foot containers than current ships in Puerto Rico and will allow for the transport of everything from cars to corn syrup. The ships will include expanded volumes for refrigeration equipment, critical to ensure that pharmaceuticals, produce and other foodstuffs vital to the residents of Puerto Rico are delivered in the best possible condition. The maritime shipping trade to Puerto Rico is an essential part of sustained economic development for the Island and these vessels will provide the most modern, reliable service available. The total capital committed to the project is over $350 million," TOTE, Inc. said.

Anthony Chiarello, President and CEO of TOTE, Inc. said: "This investment demonstrates our commitment to the people of Puerto Rico and our environment. These vessels mark a new age of shipping using the best technology in the world."

Vessel Technical Specifications

Principal Characteristics

Length Overall: 764 ft
Breadth: 106 ft. (Panamax)
Depth: 60 ft
Draft: 34 ft

Propulsion Plant
Main Engine Type: Dual Fuel Slow Speed (x1)
Main Engine Model: MAN 8L70ME-C8.2-Gl
Main Engine MCR: 25,191 kW x 104.0 rpm
Main Engine NCR: 21,412 kW x 98.5 rpm
Aux Engine Type: Dual Fuel Medium Speed (x3)
Speed: 22.0 kts

Hapag-Lloyd and DSV logo side by side. Hapag-Lloyd and DSV sign 18,000-tonne CO2e reduction agreement for sustainable marine fuels  

Two-year framework allows inclusion of alternative fuels beyond biofuels in shipping decarbonisation partnership.
Bangkok city skyline. Uni-Fuels opens Thailand office as part of Southeast Asia expansion  

Marine fuel supplier establishes Bangkok entity, appoints managing director with 15 years’ industry experience.
Washington State Hybrid-Electric 160-Auto Ferry vessel render. Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for Washington State Ferries hybrid vessels  

ABB selects Corvus for two new 160-vehicle ferries as part of $3.98bn electrification plan.
Vinssen and Mana Engineering sign MoU. Vinssen, Mana Engineering partner on hydrogen fuel cell retrofit for 800-teu feeder vessel  

South Korean and Dutch firms to pursue Lloyd’s Register approval for hybrid retrofit concept.
Hercules Elisabeth vessel. Hercules Tanker Management takes delivery of second Ultra-Spec vessel in China  

Hercules Elisabeth is the second of 10 hybrid-ready tankers designed for alternative fuels.
Wolf 1 vessel. Petrol Ofisi launches fuel supply tanker Wolf 1  

Turkish bunker supplier adds 1,750-dwt vessel with alternative fuel infrastructure to fleet.
BIMCO meeting. BIMCO to convene for adoption of biofuel clause and ETS provisions at February meeting  

Documentary Committee to consider new contractual frameworks for alternative fuels and emission trading scheme compliance.
Sea Change II vessel render. Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime develop 150-passenger hydrogen ferry for New York  

Design work begins on 28-metre vessel with 720 kg hydrogen capacity and 25-knot speed.
Aerial view of a container vessel. HIF Global signs heads of agreement with German eFuel One for 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually  

Deal covers supply from HIF’s Uruguay project, with e-methanol meeting EU RED III standards.
Welcoming of Kota Odyssey at Jordan’s Aqaba Container Terminal. PIL’s LNG-powered vessel makes maiden call at Jordan’s Aqaba port  

Kota Odyssey is Pacific International Lines’ first LNG-fuelled ship to call at the Red Sea port.




 Recommended