Delivery of LNG transport vessel Marvel Pelican

Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered the Marvel Pelican (Kawasaki hull no. 1729), a 155,000 cbm capacity LNG transport vessel for use by Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

The second of Kawasaki’s line of 155,000 cbm capacity LNG carriers to be commissioned, this ship is designed to enable passage through the newly expanded Panama Canal, which opened for full operations in 2016. The Marvel Pelican will be used by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., primarily to transport LNG procured via the American Cameron LNG Project. While preserving hull dimensions to enable docking at major LNG terminals around the world, Kawasaki has optimized this vessel’s hull structure to decrease overall ship weight. Furthermore, the company has adopted a two-propulsion motor, twin-screw propulsion system to achieve the best propulsive performance possible, while also integrating a DFD electric propulsion system which increases fuel efficiency at all speeds.

“Moving forward, Kawasaki will continue to pursue shipbuilding operations in light of the anticipated rise in demand for LNG and other clean-energy fuels,” said the company.

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3rd January 2020