Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar London May 2, 2018 Carlos Guerrero, Global Market Leader - Tankers & Gas Carriers Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 1 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
LNG FSRU & FSU Segment FSRUs are perceived as a cost-effective route to meet growing demand for LNG as a cleaner energy source FSU units in service are traditionally converted LNGc. Potentially Steam/Moss Among the 28 FSRU currently in service 7 are presently acting as LNG carriers 9 FSRU under construction Standard size on Newbuildings 170-180,000 m3 Similar equipment than LNG carriers + Regas Courtesy of Exmar 3 x Converted FSU 125-130,000 m3 in service 1 FSU (173,400 m3) under construction 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 2 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Footprint and Main Players / LNG FSRU & FSU 30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 - Max Regas Capacity in MTPA GATEWAY TERMINALS Israel (1 x Exmar/Excelerate) USA (1 x Exmar/Excelerate) S. AMERICA Argentina ( 2 x Exmar/Excelerate) Brazil (2 x Golar, 1 x Exmar/Excelerate) Colombia (1 x Hoegh) Planned FSRU: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Ghana, Pakistan, etc. ME & Africa Dubai (1 x Golar) Kuwait (1 x Exmar/Excelerate) Jordan (1 x Golar) Pakistan (1 x Exmar/Excelerate) Egypt (1 x Höegh, 1 x BW Gas) EUROPE Lithuania (1 x Höegh) Italy (1 x OLT) Malta FSU (1 x Bumi Armada) Turkey (1 x Höegh, 1 x MOL) FAR EAST Indonesia (1 x Golar, 1 x Höegh) Malaca FSU (2 x MISC) China (1 x Engie/Höegh) 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 3 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
BV Class Guiding the industry BV is pioneering and leading class society BV has became leader on classification of FSRU and associated services for shipowners, shipyards and other stakeholders First newbuilt FSRU in 2005 The largest ever (263,000 m3) 38% of the fleet volume in service is BV class Services to the industry to offer 2nd party assessment BV leader in the development of specific notations, regulations and tools 28 FSRUs 11 units are classed by BV In service fleet 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 4 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
BV References Involved since 2005 mainly in newbuildings 3 off 138,000 m3 for Exmar/Excelerate Energy at DSME (2005/06) 5 off 151,000 m3 for Exmar/Excelerate Energy at DSME 2008/10) 1 off 173,400 m3 for Excelerate Energy at DSME in 2014 1 off 263,000 m3 for MOL at DSME in 2017 1 off 25,000 m3 FSRU barge at WISON for EXMAR in 2017 1+1 off 170,000 m3 for Kolin Construction on order at HHI Conversions & Upgrades 1 off 125,000 m3 FSU conversion for BUMI ARMADA in 2016 Upgrade of Excelerate ships (relocations) Second Party Assessment: 137.500 m3 FSRU TOSCANA 2005 2014 2017 Regasification notation RV developed Classification of the first newbuilt FSRU EXCELSIOR Classification of the 173.400 m3 FSRU EXPERIENCE Regas notation replaces RV New set of Classification Rules NR.645 Classification of the largest ever FSRU 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 5 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Key BV Projects (I) The pioneer Gateway projects Actors Exmar/Excelerate DSME The asset First ever FSRU (2005) 138,000 m3 LNGc specially designed Other key aspects Buoy system in GOM in 2005 First STS commercial operations Raw gas entry Gas treatment Liquefaction Storage LNG LNG RV Transport, storage, re-gasification Sales gas 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 6 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Key BV Projects (II) Guanabara Bay Actors Exmar/Excelerate DSME The asset The largest in service during 8 years First DFDE for Excelerate fleet Other key aspects Regas to HP manifold/loading arm STS via jetty Raw gas entry Gas treatment Liquefaction Storage Sea transport Sales gas LNG LNG LNG FSRU (Storage, regasification) 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 7 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Key BV Projects (III) The first ever Q-Max FSRU Actors MOL DSME The asset The largest in service from 2018 5 tanks 263,000 m 3 Other key aspects Selection of CCS reinforcement Extensive structural and sloshing analysis Flexibility 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 8 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Key BV Projects (IV) FSRU upgrades for re-locations Actors Excelerate/Exmar Dubai Dry Docks The assets 2008 built LNG FSRU Explorer 151,000 m3 A complete new module (DF engines installed) Other key aspects Specific assessment for new site Regas plant upgrade up to 1,000 mmscf/day LNG Bunkering station Other units also upgraded Expedient Exquisite Etc 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 9 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Key BV Projects (V) FSRU & FSU conversions Actors OLT / Dubai Dry Docks Bumi Armada / Keppel Singmarine The assets MOSS 137,000 m 3 MOSS 125,000 m 3 Other key aspects FSRU TOSCANA is 2 nd party assessment Class after construction and conversion FSU ARMADA LNG MEDITERRANA Other candidates available for such conversions 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 10 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
General Technical and Operational Challenges Terminal site selection Access & Pilotage / Safety Zones Open water terminals - Hydrodynamic analysis Mooring (Hydrostar & Ariane BV software - BV POSA Notation) Type of regasification system (BV REGAS Notation) LNG Transfer system qualification (BV Liquefied gas transfer Notation) Top side congestion Risk Analysis 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 11 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Cargo Containment Systems IMO IGC Code Cargo Containment System selection Sloshing Partial Filling & Emergency Departure BOG management (BV IATP notation) 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 12 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Continuous Operations Availability of Regas operation is Key Inspection of the underwater condition Dry docking / BV Inwatersurvey Notation Cargo tank inspection Ballast Water Convention Regasification inspection Inspection plans to be presented by the owner/ship operator Statutory matters (SOLAS, IMO, BWC, MARPOL, etc) The class to support client s request to the flag Coastal authority to confirm as well on some specific items 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 13 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Class regulations BV develop suitable regulations for every asset LNG carrier NR467-D9 FSRU NR.645 Floating gas unit (production) NR.542 Liquefied gas carrier Liquefied gas carrier-fsru REGAS FSRU REGAS FLNG 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 14 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
BV Class Deep involvement in regulations Tailor made regulation NR.645 helps industry to develop safely Liquefied gas carrier-fsru FSRU The unit is able to trade with LNG LNG carrier designed as a ship (propelled) with regasification installation onboard and able to be used as such The unit is not trading Typically a barge without (or eventually with) propulsion Designed to store and regas only 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 15 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Class regulations Main notations in a nutshell Liquefied gas carrier-fsru FSRU REGAS notation Typically standard design from shipyards Flexible solution for deployment in different locations Shipowners also involved in LNG trade Tailor made design for a dedicated project Optimized for a size and infrastructure conditions Redeployment not necessarily foreseen Common notation for both types of FSRU addressing the assessment of the regasification equipment on board Equipment certification schedule Risk analysis studies 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 16 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Main parameters Liquefied gas carrier-fsru LNG carrier with regas ability need an specific rule approach Full compliance with IGC Code Class survey regime with in water bottom inspection possible (no drydock) LNG trading possible LNG tanks: standard filling levels in navigation & partial filling levels on site - Sloshing analysis to be performed when Hs 1.5m (RP 100 yrs) 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 17 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Main parameters FSRU Regas barge as a tailor made design Some exemptions to IGC Code Class survey regime with in water bottom inspection (no drydock) NO LNG trading LNG tanks: partial filling levels on site - Sloshing analysis to be performed when Hs 1.5m (RP 100 yrs) Damage stability: bottom damage may be disregarded Hull structure optimized for on site conditions 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 18 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Typical classification notations Liquefied gas carrier-fsru I Highest Class symbol HULL Special survey Hull MACH Special survey Machinery & Systems Liquefied Gas Carrier-FSRU Service notation REGAS Re-gas facilities Unrestricted navigation Navigation notation VeriSTAR HULL FAT xx years FEM and fatigue analysis of ship s structure(xx years N.Atlantic) AUT - UMS Automation Unattended Machinery AUT PORT Automation at port SYS - NEQ Centralised navigation control INWATERSURVEY Arrangement for in-water surveys CPS(WBT) Coating performance standard MON-SHAFT Temperature monitoring of tail shaft stern tube aft bearing GREEN PASSPORT Inventories of hazardous & noxious substances in view of ship recycling (CLEANPASSPORT EU can be also granted) CLEANSHIP Control and limit of sea and air pollution BWT / BWE Ballast water treatment system on board / resp exchange LI-H3-SG Loading instrument IATP Increased allowable tank design pressure POSA-JETTY Mooring system 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 19 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations Three main legs for Liquefied gas carrier-fsru SOLAS (Safety) SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974) is the main safety regulation The LSA Code (International Life-Saving Appliance Code) The FSS Code (International Fire Safety System Code) MARPOL (environment protection) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL) For liquefied gas carriers the following apply Annex I Oil pollution Annex IV Sewage pollution Annex V Garbage pollution Annex VI Air pollution IGC Code (Safety) International code for the construction and equipment od ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk Specific safety regulation (MSC.370(93) complete revised Code) 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 20 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
List of regulations Liquefied gas carrier-fsru BV NR.467 Classification of steel ships BV NR.645 Classification of FSRUs Other BV NR as per notation list International regulations Canal/State regulations NR.593 for POSA-JETTY NR.528 for GREENPASSPORT NR.530 for CPS(WBT) IMO Codes, IMO Resolutions, ILO regulations, International standards (ISO) USCG Code of federal regulations (CFR), Panamal/Suez canal, EU regulations Guidelines and recommendations SIGTTO, OCIMF, IACS, etc 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 21 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
On site inspection/maintenance Liquefied gas carrier-fsru The project need a specific approach For a SOLAS vessel flag acceptance is of a paramount importance Class perspective dry docking extension may be accepted provided The vessel is not trading Additional class notations INWATERSURVEY (and MON-SHAFT if relevant) granted Inspection plan is to be approved by the Society to demonstrate equivalent inspection capabilities as dry dock regime POSA-JETTY notation is recommended 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 22 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Special considerations / Liquefied gas carrier-fsru Maintenance & survey on site Dry-docking Containment system REGAS notation Class and SOLAS matter IGC and class matter IGC and class matter Inwater survey acceptable from Class (divers, etc) Suitable considerations for the inspection Optimized inspection plan Continuous operations possible if inspection plan and technical solutions are implemented Optimized inspection plan Continuous operations possible if inspection plan and technical solutions are implemented Flag to accept inspection plan Equipment manufacturers to be involved 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 23 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018
Thank You Contact: Carlos Guerrero carlos.guerrero@bureauveritas.com +33 640 177 982 2018 Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore 24 Classification of FSRUs Intertanko Gas Seminar May 2, 2018