Belgian classification society, Bureau Veritas (BV), will class eight multi-gas Dragon-class vessels that can for the first time be powered by ethane, as well as LNG and conventional diesel fuel. BV's business development manager, Martial Claudepierre, says: "The ability to burn ethane as well as LNG to power these unique vessels is a major step forward in the use of dean fuels. It means the vessels can use cargo gas during transits to provide a dean and dear commercial and environmental advantage. We have worked with Evergas and the Danish Maritime Authority to verify and ensure that the use of ethane is at least as safe as required by the IGC and will not impair the engine compliance with MARPOL Annex Ⅵ."
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