Car ferry »Münsterland« of Reederei AG Ems is converted for the use of LNG. The order went to Dutch shipyard[ds_preview] Koninklijke Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. »Münsterland« is the third ship in AG Ems’ fleet to run on natural gas, already. In contrast to the first two projects, the German federal government has for the first time promised support for the conversion. The shipping company is relying on a conversion concept that has already been applied to the ferry »Ostfriesland«: While the ship is still operating, the shipyard is already building the new stern ship, including the LNG systems, thus reducing downtime to a minimum. The slightly adapted engine concept is based on a diesel-gas-electric system (dual fuel) with 360° rotatable electric pods. After the conversion, CO2 emissions will be reduced by 20% and nitrogen and sulphur oxides by as much as 90% and more. Fine dust is even almost completely being avoided.
