Siport21 presents “New system for LNG Transfer using a FSRU” and “The New Asymmetric SDM Tug”

Siport21 presented two of their most recent projects in the 49º Naval Architect and Maritime Industry Conference: “New system for LNG Transfer using a FSRU (Bahia Blanca Terminal, Argentine)” and “The New Asymmetric SDM Tug”. Both of them are examples of the company’s continued interest to be a reference in the analysis of ship behaviour, a field of marine engineering in which they are specialized.

The purpose of the study “New system for LNG Transfer using a FSRU (Bahia Blanca Terminal, Argentine)”, requested by Repsol-Gas Natural LNG, was the feasibility of FSRU mooring at Terminal Mega under extreme conditions. The assessment of maritime access to the Terminal by both a 138.000 m3 FSRU (Floating Storage and Regasification Unit) and a 138.000 m3 LNG carrier (to be moored ship-to-ship to the FSRU) and the analysis of the mooring conditions of both vessels were developed as well. This included the hydrodynamic effects of passing ships on the moored vessels.

Additionally, the study “The New Asymmetric SDM Tug”, ordered by Reyser (Remolques y Servicios Marítimos, S.L.) and Seacor (Seabulk), was meant to accurately assess the capabilities of its new tugs. In order to do this, it was necessary to perform manoeuvring simulations with these escort tugs to test their ability to work in waves and be validated by a classification society.

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