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Oman Shipping Company (OSC), has taken delivery of what is claimed to be one of the worlds most advanced and fuel efficient LNG carriers. The newbuilding, Adam LNG, has a 162,000 m3 capacity and was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), in Ulsan, South Korea. It will operate worldwide with 25 crew, including four Omani cadets.
OSC’s acting Chief Executive Officer, Tarik Al Junaidi, said the delivery of Adam LNG is a powerful demonstration of the Muscat-based company’s commitment to innovation in its fleet, which now numbers 43 vessels and is one of the biggest in the region. He indicated that the Adam LNG will trade on the open spot market
“This state-of-the-art LNG carrier offers considerable benefits to customers,” he said. “Its innovations mean it is exceptionally fuel efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly. We have listened to the industry and we understand this is what customers want.”
The latest delivery, as well as its decision to order 11 medium range product tankers, reflects the company’s ambition. Mr. Al Junaidi pointed out, “The arrival of the Adam LNG sees us redouble our efforts to promote our fleet, which is now among the best managed, most advanced, fuel efficient, cost effective, diverse and eco-efficient in the world.” Mr. Al Junaidi also drew attention to the fact that Adam LNG features an innovative propulsion system and a refined design as far as its aft hull form is concerned.
“To slash harmful emissions we have deployed the latest Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) technology,” he said. “This enables the engine to operate on the lean-burn principle which increases engine efficiency and reduces peak temperatures which cuts Nitrogen Oxide emissions. In addition the ship has been coated with a new low friction paint which reduces fuel consumption by improving the sailing efficiency of the vessel. Furthermore, the design of the aft body hull forms a shape to improve wake pattern and increase propeller efficiency.”
Also speaking at the delivery of the new vessel, OSC, Chief Operating Officer David Stockley highlighted the benefits of OSC’s in-house management, through Oman Ship Management Company (OSMC), a fully-owned subsidiary of OSC. Noting that Adam LNG will be managed by OSMC, Mr. Stockley said, “OSMC is a fundamental part of OSC and is growing fast. In the last year the number of vessels OSMC is managing has increased from 20 to 27 and these include VLCCs, VLOCs, LNG carriers, LPG carriers, product tankers and multi-purpose vessels.
