Bestobell Marine has secured a major new order for its cryogenic globe, check and FLIV valves with South Korean shipbuilding company DSME – a multimillion dollar deal.
The order includes five ship sets of valves that will be fitted on the 173K LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Carrier being constructed for Teekay LNG Partners LP of Canada, with the vessel due for delivery during the first half of 2016.
The new vessels will be constructed with M-type, electronically controlled, gas injection (MEGI) twin engines, which are expected to be significantly more fuel efficient and have lower emission levels than other engines currently being utilised in LNG shipping. This is the first time any LNG Carrier will have been fitted with this innovative type of engine that has significant environmental benefits.
Bestobell Marine has a strong relationship with DSME, to which it has supplied valves for almost 50 new build vessels. Bestobell’s innovative FLIV valve is extremely popular with DSME, as the company recognised its ease of installation and small footprint. The FLIV valve is used to isolate the cargo tanks from the secondary float measurement system.
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