EBDG gains approval for LNG bunkering barge

Elliot Bay Design Group (EBDG) has obtained approval in principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the design of a 2000 m³ LNG combination bunkering barge.

ABS Director of Global Gas Solutions, Roy Bleiberg, commented: “At ABS our goal is to help designers, shipyards, and operators bring new and novel concepts to the marketplace in a safe and effective manner.

LNG bunkering challenges

“The EBDG combination bunkering barge takes an innovative approach to meeting the challenges of LNG bunkering, a hurdle that must be crossed for LNG fuelled operations to become truly effective in the United States.”

EBDG Project Manager, Curt Leffers, added: "We are excited to obtain ABS approval in principal on our bunkering barge design. Our 2000 m³ design is the basic platform that can be customized to meet our customer's operational and cargo capacity requirements."

Dual-fuel vessels

The EB-2000 LNG is one of several LNG barge designs developed by EBDG to meet growing demand for efficient and cost-effective refuelling of LNG powered vessels. The 257 ft vessel was designed for either an ATB or towed configuration, and features a marine diesel fuel cargo tank for refuelling duel-fuel vessels.

Additional design features of the EB-2000 LNG include a 10 x 10 tankerman's office, clean decks and wide walkways to maximize crew safety, and forward storage lockers incorporated in the breakwater. There is also an optional stern ballast tank for trim optimization and a trunk level control room that provides exceptional visibility and operational access.

Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward

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