The Shearer Group Engineering & Design
4,200 HP LNG Powered Towboat
4,200 HP LNG-powered z-drive towboat design developed for Conrad Shipyard, with ABS Approval in Principle, using Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines.
Description
A 4,200 HP LNG-powered towboat design developed for Conrad Shipyard, LLC, which received Approval in Principle (AiP) from ABS. It is based on TSGI's azimuth drive (z-drive) towboat design, eight of which have been built for Southern Towing Company since 2009 and which have shown significant fuel savings relative to conventional towboats.
Key features
- 4,200 HP z-drive towboat configuration
- Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines and fuel system
- ABS Approval in Principle
- Combines a proven z-drive hull with LNG to reduce early-adopter risk
Applications
Inland towing operators evaluating LNG as a fuel.
Specifications
| Power | 4,200 HP |
|---|---|
| Approval | ABS Approval in Principle (AiP) |
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