ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Isle of Man design acceptance for BW LPG conversions

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued the first flag acceptance of a conversion to LPG as fuel for a VLGC. Following the acceptance, BW LPG will begin the conversion of 12 vessels to operate on dual fuel LPG engines, with the first two conversions expected to be completed in Q3 2020.

The conversions of the BW Leo (pictured) and BW Gemini are scheduled for summer 2020. (Image courtesy of BW LPG)

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has issued the first flag acceptance of a conversion to LPG as fuel for a VLGC. Following the acceptance, BW LPG will begin the conversion of 12 vessels to operate on dual fuel LPG engines, with the first two conversions expected to be completed in Q3 2020.

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