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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, delivered Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) (Note), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engine to Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd at the end of August 2023.

The FGSS ordered by Shin Kurushima Dockyard feature an optimised cargo space layout utilising a modular design for exceptional space-saving and maintenance access, a shortened construction schedule at shipyards, and a proprietary control system that can be customised according to customer needs, contributing to both excellent operability and safety.

Shortened construction schedule

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding previously received and filled orders for FGSS units for two LNG-fuelled car carriers

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding previously received and filled orders for FGSS units for two LNG-fuelled car carriers built by Shin Kurushima Dockyard between 2020 and 2022. Including those deliveries, the total number of FGSS ordered from Japanese client reaches twenty-six units and the delivery of seven units have been completed.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, as part of MHI Group's strategic initiatives for energy transition, will provide FGSS units to a broad range of customers involved in the construction of LNG-fueled vessels, enhancing the added value and competitiveness of ships.

Further, by helping to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the widespread adoption of LNG-fuelled vessels, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, as a maritime system integrator, aims to further the decarbonisation of the marine industry, support the realisation of a carbon neutral world, and reduce environmental impacts on a global scale.

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