September 2015 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 9. Waterfront News Jensen-Designed LNG ATB Receives “Approval in Principle” by ABS
Ocean-Rated Concept Ideal for Mobile Bunkering in Nearly any Waterway
SEATTLE – A Jensen Maritime-designed, liquefi ed natural gas (LNG)-bunkering ar- ticulated tug-barge (ATB) has been granted “approval in principle” by classifi cation so- ciety American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The designation establishes that Jensen’s vessel concept, which is classed as an A1 Liquefi ed Gas Tank Barge, is compliant in principle with ABS rules and guides. Ideal for mobile bunkering, Jensen’s
ATB is also oceans rated, meaning that it is not limited to the intracoastal waterways, like many other similar types of LNG ATBs. This fl exible design feature allows the vessel to facilitate the transfer and use of small-scale LNG in places with limited infrastructure, including offshore locations. The ATB will be built with four 1,000-
Type C LNG tanks (seven bar working pressure), enough LNG to fi ll up a large con- tainership twice before having to replenish its own supply. This capacity, combined with fl exible operational areas, makes it an ideal solution for a customer who has signifi cant LNG needs at one or more ports not located near an LNG terminal.
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“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 fi rst,” said Jensen’s Johan Sperling, vice president. “This unique concept offers customers an economical alternative to sourcing LNG terminals or trucking LNG to multiple ports. Additionally, the design was devel-
oped using Jensen’s proprietary production engineering capabilities, which makes the construction and assembly more effi cient. It’s an incredible package.” The barge measures 360’ x 60’ x 35’, with a combined tug-and-barge length of 452’. The tug (under 500 GT US regulato- ry) features two GE 6L250 engines (Tier 3), each offering at least 2,035 HP, and two Rolls Royce 205 Z-drives, with a speed of 12 knots. The ATB will 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. Classed as a fi refi ghting vessel
A C A D E M Y N E W S
Maine Maritime Academy Convocation to be Held Monday, August 31, 2015 CASTINE—Dr. William J. Brennan, Pres- ident of Maine Maritime Academy, has announced that the college will host its 6th annual Convocation on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alexander Field House. Members of the Castine community are invited and encouraged to attend. “At Convocation, the whole commu- nity comes together to welcome our new students,” said Dr. Brennan. “We ask our faculty, staff, and friends to affi rm their support, and we invite members of the Cas- tine community to join the gathering as a reminder that they truly make an impact on our students.”
All members of the MMA staff and faculty participate in a unifi ed procession. Campus and community leaders, including MMA Board of Trustees Chair, Capt. Rob- ert J. Peacock II; Castine Town Manager, Jimmy Goodson; and Alumni Association President, Jim Proulx, will speak at the ceremony and offer their welcome. The Convocation ceremony was intro- duced in 2010, establishing a new tradition to welcome all incoming students, as well as second-, third-, and fourth-year students, in a formal ceremony that marks the beginning of the college experience with the same en- thusiasm and celebration as commencement exercises.
Obituaries: Leavitt & Moy Continued from Page 6.
a faithful New England Patriots fan and always wore his Pats cap.
Although Dana seemed quiet to some, his family and friends knew him as a char- ismatic, caring, warm hearted soul. His friendship has been described as loyal, fun and full of laughs. If you were with Dana, you knew you were loved and that he would always be behind you 100%.
Dana was predeceased by his beloved
mother, Lynn Marie Johnson of Long Island, and grandparents Allen Steeves, Marguerite Moy, Raymond Hill, Sr., and George and Dawn Johnson.
Surviving are his father, Eric Moy and wife Laurie of Scarborough; a sister, Nicole of Scarborough; stepfather Steven Johnson of Long Island, and his two children, son Daniel and wife Tracy, and daughter Serra Coate and husband Andy; his grandfather Frank Moy of Bedford, New Hampshire; grandmothers Jessie Steeves of Boothbay Harbor, and Judith Hill of Scarborough;
an aunt, Lori Cozzi and husband Andy and two daughters, Allie and Katie Cozzi, of Somerset, New Jersey; two uncles, Scott Steeves and wife Claire and two sons, Ryan and Taylor Steeves, of Standish, and Eric Steeves of Scarborough. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins from the Moy, Johnson and Hill families. Dana was loved and will be missed by all who knew him, especially his long-time best friends Maxine Harmon, John Clarke, Branden Geistert, Sean Callen, and Chris Doughty.
There will be no services at the fam-
ily’s request. A celebration of life is being planned for mid-September on Long Is- land. Arrangements are by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. To visit Dana’s memorial page or to share online condolenc- es, please visit
www.ctcrawford.com Memorial donations may be made in
Dana’s name to: The Changing Tide Foun- dation, 772 Island Avenue, Long Island, ME 04050.
1-800-IMP-8865 NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
44 SOUTH STREET
(FFV-1), the vessel is well equipped to han- dle emergencies on board and can satisfy most requirements to have at least one FFV- classed tug escorting LNG tankers into port. Finally, because there is no linkage between the tug and barge, the two can disconnect quickly in the event of emergency. Expected time to build the ATB is be- tween 18 to 30 months.
Seattle-based Jensen Maritime Consul- tants, Inc., is a naval architecture and marine engineering fi rm owned by Crowley Mar- itime Corporation. The company offers a diverse range of consulting, design and engi- neering services developed from more than 50 years of experience working around the world. Jensen is a recognized leader in the
design of all types of vessels - particularly workboats, fi shing boats and fi reboats – and has built a favorable reputation on a long his- tory of successful designs and conversions with close attention to engineering basics. The company’s services include detail and conceptual design and engineering, lofting, regulatory and shipyard liaison as well as on-site consulting services and on-location assistance anywhere in the world. Addition- al information about Jensen can be found on the Internet at
www.jensenmaritime.com.
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