Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has teamed up with South Korean marine engineering solutions provider DongHwa Entec (DHE) for the installation of a high-pressure compressor on an LNG-fueled containership.
As part of their collaboration, EPS and DHE will work on developing and installing a high-pressure compressor on the 18,000 TEU LNG-powered containership under construction at New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) in China.
Said to mark a “significant advancement” in LNG fuel gas supply systems, the initiative aims to optimize the utilization of boil-off gas (BOG) to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
As explained, with the high-pressure compressor, the vessel will be able to channel BOG directly into the main engine, minimizing emissions and maximizing fuel efficiency, “a major leap forward in decarbonizing shipping operations” .
Through this project, DHE, through its affiliate DongHwa Pneutec, specialised in low-pressure (LP), compressors, expects to expand its product range to include high-pressure compressors, broadening its expertise and market reach in advanced LNG technologies.
“This collaboration underscores EPS and DHE’s shared vision for a greener maritime industry, driving innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. By advancing LNG fuel technologies, both companies will stay committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable shipping,” EPS concluded.