Gas Transport Services News

EnerSea Transport LLC, in association with its maritime partners, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K"Line) and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI), announced today that its VOTRANS gas carrier has achieved "Class Approval in Principle" (AIP) from ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). This marks a major milestone in the companies' ability to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) through the world's first commercial large scale marine gas transport system of its kind. "Class Approval in Principle is further independent validation of VOTRANS' solid engineering foundation and allows us to launch our industry-leading CNG capabilities," said EnerSea's Managing Director Paul Britton.

EnerSea Transport’s VOTRANS gas carrier has achieved Class Approval in Principle from ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). With this achievement, EnerSea will be able to commence a commercial deployment of its VOTRANS gas transport services. EnerSea and its partners recently concluded a comprehensive engineering program that started in June 2002 and culminated with the AIP award for its V800 class vessel design.