Adam LNG Joins OSC’s Fleet

Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has taken delivery of the Adam LNG, which is described as one of the world’s most advanced fuel efficient LNG carriers. The 162,000 cubic metres capacity vessel was
built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan South Korea. The newly-delivered LNG carrier will operate worldwide with 25 crew including four Omani cadets, according to OSC. OSC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Tarik Al Junaidi, said: “ The delivery of the Adam LNG, together with the ordering of 11 medium range products tankers, reflects our ambition to grow not only in Oman, and the Middle East, but also worldwide.”

Mr Al Junaidi said key innovations on the Adam LNG included its propulsion system and the design of its aft hull form. “To slash harmful emissions we have deployed the latest Dual Fuel Diesel Electric (DFDE) technology,” he said. “This enables the engine to operate on the lean-burn principle which increases engine efficiency and reduces peak temperatures which cuts Nitrogen Oxide emissions. In addition the ship has been coated with a new low friction paint which reduces fuel consumption by improving the sailing efficiency of the vessel.

 It does this by reducing the friction resistance of the hull. Furthermore, the design of the aft body hull forms a shape to improve wake pattern and increase propeller efficiency.” Mr Junaidi added that a key dimension to OSC’s growth plans is the development of the Port of Duqm on the South West coast of the Arabian Sea. “We see considerable potential for oil and gas shipments through Duqm and also containerised cargo for East Africa, the Middle East and Indian subcontinent,” he said.