By Mark Edward Nero
A Jensen Maritime-designed, liquefied natural gas bunkering articulated tug-barge (ATB) has been granted “approval in principle” by classification society American Bureau of Shipping, Jensen revealed July 27.
The designation means that Jensen’s vessel concept, which is classed as an A1 Liquefied Gas Tank Barge, is compliant in principle with ABS rules and guides.
Jensen’s ATB is also oceans rated, meaning that it is not limited to intracoastal waterways, like other similar types of LNG ATBs.
Jensen says the ATB will be built with four 1,000-cubic meter Type C LNG tanks (seven bar working pressure), capable of carrying enough LNG to fill up a large containership twice before having to replenish its own supply.
“This vessel is exciting for so many reasons, but perhaps most notably because it offers a solution for the maritime industry, which struggles with whether to develop LNG infrastructure or vessels first,” Jensen Vice President Johan Sperling said. “This unique concept offers customers an economical alternative to sourcing LNG terminals or trucking LNG to multiple ports.”
The barge measures 360 feet by 60 feet by 35 feet, with a combined tug-and-barge length of 452 feet. The tug also features two GE 6L250 Tier 3 engines, each offering at least 2,035 horsepower, and two Rolls Royce 205 Z-drives, with a speed of 12 knots.
The ATB is designed to carry 30,800 gallons of fresh water and 90,100 gallons of ballast water and provides enough space for 12 crewmembers. Safety features include a double hull, designed to help to protect the ATB’s 4,000-gallon fuel tank, and firefighting capabilities. Because there is no linkage between the tug and barge, the two could disconnect quickly in the event of emergency.
Jensen says expected time to build the ATB is between 18 and 30 months.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
ABS President/COO to Assume Additional Role of CEO
The Houston-based international classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which maintains offices at all the major West Coast ports, has announced that the firm's President and COO Christopher Wiernicki will assume the additional role of CEO starting in April.
Robert Sommerville, current Chairman and CEO of ABS, will step down as CEO while maintaining his role as Chairman of both ABS and the ABS Group of Companies.
Classification firms such as ABS develop and verify standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.
Wiernicki, also a member of the Board of Directors of ABS, is a 17 year veteran of ABS and has worked closely with Somerville for the last four years in his position as President and COO.
In addition to his current roles, Wiernicki has also held a number of senior positions during his tenure at ABS, including President and COO of ABS Europe Ltd, Chief Technology Officer and President and COO of ABS Group. He joined ABS in 1993 as Vice President of Engineering within the ABS Americas Division. Prior to ABS, Wiernicki was President and Chief Executive of naval architecture firm Designers and Planners Inc.
According to ABS, the new management structure mirrors that of the ABS Group of Companies, which provides independent risk management services to the energy, government, insurance and industrial sectors. Tony Nassif serves as CEO and President of the ABS Group of Companies, which is also based in Houston.
Robert Sommerville, current Chairman and CEO of ABS, will step down as CEO while maintaining his role as Chairman of both ABS and the ABS Group of Companies.
Classification firms such as ABS develop and verify standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities.
Wiernicki, also a member of the Board of Directors of ABS, is a 17 year veteran of ABS and has worked closely with Somerville for the last four years in his position as President and COO.
In addition to his current roles, Wiernicki has also held a number of senior positions during his tenure at ABS, including President and COO of ABS Europe Ltd, Chief Technology Officer and President and COO of ABS Group. He joined ABS in 1993 as Vice President of Engineering within the ABS Americas Division. Prior to ABS, Wiernicki was President and Chief Executive of naval architecture firm Designers and Planners Inc.
According to ABS, the new management structure mirrors that of the ABS Group of Companies, which provides independent risk management services to the energy, government, insurance and industrial sectors. Tony Nassif serves as CEO and President of the ABS Group of Companies, which is also based in Houston.
