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Braemar LNG issues licence for FSP containment system

LNG Industry,


Braemar LNG BV has issued a sub-licence to FSP LNG BV for the design and construction of a new flat-panel, semi-membrane, prismatic-shaped (FSP) containment system.

This sub-licence has been issued under the terms of the licence it holds with General Dynamics NASSCO to utilise its patents in the design and construction of FSP LNG containment systems.

FSP technology

FSP technology has been developed for marine LNG transport and can also be used in a wide range of applications, including FLNG, FSU, FSRU and LNG marine fuel tanks.

The FSP system, which is a new Type B, LNG containment system, uses flat plate technology to overcome the issues associated with partial filling and sloshing.

Onshore construction

It is designed to be constructed, outfitted, insulated and tested off-hull and lifted as a complete unit into the vessel while the vessel is still in the construction dock. This onshore construction process results in a significant reduction in vessel construction time, while maintaining high construction quality standards.

FSP LNG BV is a joint venture company formed by Braemar, EnTX Tekmar, LLC and Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc. The partners will take the FSP LNG containment system through the general approval requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and bring it to market.

Comments

Geoff Green, Managing Director of Braemar Engineering, commented: “I am delighted to have helped bring this team together. All aspects of the approval, testing and complete construction of the first commercial FSP Containment System are underway. This is the next important step on the road to bringing the FSP technology to market, and we are excited with the progress that we are making.”

Approval in Principle (AIP) was obtained from both Lloyds Register ABS.


Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward

Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/floating-lng/03022015/braemar-lng-issues-fsp-sub-licence-166/

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