Tembek

Summary

Tembek a Q-Flex ship[1] is the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier to berth at Milford Haven[2] at the South Hook LNG terminal.

History
NameTembek
OwnerOverseas LNG S1 Corporation
OperatorNakilat Shipping (Qatar) Limited (NSQL)
Port of registry Marshall Islands
BuilderSamsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (Korea), Koje Shipyard
Yard number1605
Laid down2006-05-15
Launched2006-09-10
Completed2007-11-19
Identification
General characteristics
TypeLNG tanker
Tonnage
  • 136,410 GT
  • 40,924 NT
  • 106,896 DWT
Lengthoverall 315.17 m (1,034 ft 0 in)
Draught12 m (39 ft 4 in)
Depth27 m (88 ft 7 in)
Speed20.4 kn (37.8 km/h; 23.5 mph)
Capacity216,200 m3 (7,640,000 cu ft) storage (LNG)

Technical dates edit

The auxiliary boilers EB150120 and MB0106DS08 were designed and manufactured by Kangrim. The emergency diesel generator power unit (KTA38-D(M)) was produced by Cummins Inc.

The five main generator engines (7L32/40) were of MAN Diesel SE manufacture.

The two main propulsion engines are diesel (6S70ME-C) and were supplied by MAN B&W.

The two propellers are mono-block and were supplied by MMG (Mecklenburger Metallguss).

Speed recorded (Max / Average) 20.4 / 18.4 knots

References edit

  1. ^ Fineren, Daniel (2009-03-17). "UPDATE 1-First LNG tanker to dock at UK's South Hook Friday". reuters.com. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  2. ^ "First LNG shipment expected on Friday". Western Telegraph. 2009-03-16. Retrieved 2009-03-17.