LR Approval for GTT's Mark V Technology
GTT, the world leader in the design of membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), announces that its new containment system Mark V has earned a General Approval from the classification society Lloyd's Register. This is the second validation for GTT's latest technology, after Mark V was recently granted a similar General Approval from DNV-GL. The Mark V technology was developed after a number of years of research and development. It is an optimized version of the Mark III system and its sister Mark III Flex. As with the Mark III and Mark III Flex, the Mark V technology is composed of a double insulation with reinforced polyurethane foam.
Container Ship Stacking Weight Modification Allows More Cargo
Advanced research and development by Lloyd's Register indicates that container stacking weights can be modified to allow the carriage of more cargo. In an 18,000 teu design the increase in cargo weight could be as much as 10%, says Tom Boardley Lloyd’s Register’s Marine Director. The benefits are lower costs, lower emissions and a lower carbon footprint. Commentary from Tom Boardley: "The results come from looking hard at ship efficiency – how can we optimise designs? Clearly there has been scepticism over many ship efficiency claims and much of the problem comes down to lack of common approaches to measurement, so you end up comparing apples with oranges.
