The first LNG-powered dry cargo ships to go into service were four fishfeed carriers for Norwegian owners. The fjords that punctuate Norway's long western coastline are dotted with fish farms and keeping these fish stocks fed is now big business. The ships represent a new generation of fishfeed carrier, transporting upwards of 2,000 tonnes of fishfeed pellets in bulk rather than in traditional "big bags". All the vessels are powered by Rolls-Royce lean-burn gas engines. Over the past year the four fishfeed carriers in service have been joined by inaugural pairs of LNG-fuelled container and roro ships. The fact that the latter types of vessel hold the greatest potential for growth in the LNG-powered dry cargo ship sector is highlighted by the current orderbook.
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