By
Rebecca Gibson |
Marine propulsion systems manufacturer GE Marine and Lloyd’s Register have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on applying gas turbines to power commercial ships.
As part of the MOU, GE Marine will collaborate with Lloyd’s Register, which helps clients to safely design, build and maintain ships, while reducing their environmental impact and improving ship performance.
“Through the MOU we will identify target segments and commercial customers for our highly-efficient marine gas turbine systems,” said Brien Bolsinger, vice president of marine operations, GE Marine. “GE already has an established base of 90 marine gas turbines operating on 17 cruise ships, five high-speed yachts and 19 fast ferries.”
GE gas turbine systems offer high power density, fuel flexibility and an optional dry low nitrogen oxide emissions (DLE) combustion system technology. GE’s DLE combustion system can meet Tier III IMO/Tier IV United States Environmental Protection Agency requirements without the need for exhaust treatment when operating on natural gas or on liquid fuels in combined cycle.
“This MOU will allow us to work with some of the leading shipyards to approve in principle GE gas turbine-powered commercial vessels for global customers,” said Nick Brown, marine COO, Lloyd’s Register. “We can assist shipping industry stakeholders with understanding how the technical performance of these gas turbines can help meet commercial requirements.”