On September 29, China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Jiangnan Shipyard signed the delivery document for the 99,000-cubic-meter Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) “PACIFIC INEOS MIO”, rebuilt for Pacific Gas.
The 99,000-cubic-meter VLEC, independently developed and constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard, employs the shipyard’s proprietary BrillianceE® Type B cargo containment system. As the world’s largest-capacity VLEC, its comprehensive technical specifications have been certified as internationally leading.
The vessel measures 230 meters in overall length, 36.6 meters in beam, and 22.5 meters in depth. Designed for transporting various liquefied industrial and energy gases including ethane, ethylene, and LPG, it represents the optimal vessel specifically engineered for long-distance ethane transportation in the United States. Additionally, it offers universal compatibility with major LPG terminals worldwide.
This vessel type offers significant economic benefits through its low oil (gas) consumption, minimal evaporation rate (BOR), absence of liquid level loading restrictions, and low maintenance costs. It pioneers the “low-carbon” transformation of high-end ship designs in the marine industry by featuring the first-ever installation of an ethane dual-fuel main engine, shaft-driven generator, and multiple energy-saving systems.
This type of vessel boasts significant economic benefits, including low oil (gas) consumption, a low boil-off (BOR) rate, no liquid loading restrictions and low maintenance costs. Equipped with an ethane dual-fuel main engine, shaft generators, and various energy-saving systems, it is the first of its kind in the shipping industry to achieve a “low-carbon” transformation of high-end vessels.
It is worth noting that there are a total of four vessels in this series. The world’s first 99,000 cubic meter VLEC “PACIFIC INEOS BELSTAFF” previously delivered to the shipowner won the title of “World Famous Ship” in 2021, and the final vessel will also be delivered this year.