Offshore Support Journal

Pioneering PSV paves way for US gas-fuelled fleet

Taken from: Offshore Support Journal July/August 2012


Several natural gas-fuelled vessel concept designs have been reviewed by the US Coast Guard (USCG), following numerous enquiries from naval architects, operators and enginebuilders considering the technology for commercial projects. Interest has spanned a range of tonnage types, including offshore supply vessels, passenger ships, tugs and container roro vessels. The US maritime industry will continue to pursue gas-fuelled solutions as air emission limits become stricter, the USCG asserts. In ad....

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