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TMC Compressors secured a contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply the marine compressed air system for two very large ethane carriers (VLEC) being built for Malaysian shipping company MISC.
According to MISC, the new 100,000 cubic meter ethane carriers will be among the largest of their kind in the world. In addition to their primary function of transporting ethane, VLECs can also carry ethylene and liquefied petroleum gas. The vessels are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2028.
TMC's scope of supply includes the delivery of a complete marine compressed air system, including service and control air compressors, for each of the two vessels.
"From an air volume capacity or technology perspective, our proposal is quite straightforward: we will use marine compressors that have proven their reliability on thousands of vessels. However, being able to install our systems aboard what will be some of the world's largest VLECs adds an interesting dimension to this particular project," said Hans-Petter Tanum, TMC's Director of Sales and Business Development.
TMC designs compressors exclusively for marine and offshore use, meaning for vessels that spend weeks, months, or even years without visiting a port. This will also be the case for these two VLEC vessels, which will transport ethane from the United States to Thailand. Therefore, TMC's compressors are designed so that the crew can perform maintenance themselves, even at sea.
"Obviously, we have the capability to send service technicians with spare parts to offshore platforms or to any vessel in the world, but our philosophy is to design and develop compressors that avoid these types of situations. That's why we only develop compressors for marine and offshore use, unlike land-based compressors that have subsequently been adapted for marine use," added Hans-Petter Tanum.
Oslo-based TMC has not disclosed the value of its contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries.
