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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. JERA Co., Inc. Toyota Tsusho Corporation Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha May 20, 2020 On May 7-8 2020, LNG fuel tanks have been installed on a car carrier which is under construction at Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Imabari Shipbuilding Group). The construction is currently on going with estimated delivery within 2020 fiscal year. 
Image of LNG fueled car carrier, by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. 
Installation of LNG fuel tanks. Image by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
The FGSS is composed of LNG fuel tank and high-pressure pump. The LNG fuel tank on the vessel is an independent tank of type C, which allows the design pressure to be set higher than other types of LNG fuel tanks. Because the boiling point of methane which is the main component of LNG is -161.5 C, LNG is constantly vaporized due to heat input from outside ofthe tank. Therefore the tank pressure is increased by the vaporized gas inside of the tank. The type C independent tank allows vaporized gas to be kept in the tank for a relatively longerperiod of time. K Line Group, as a participant in the United NationsGlobal Compact, is promoting activities that contribute to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and this project is a part of its ongoing activities. 
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. press release 
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