DuPont Sustainable Solutions Awarded Contract to Supply DuPont™ Marine Scrubber Systems for Two Vulica Shipping Co. Bulk Carriers
Parsippany, N.J. (PRWEB) December 07, 2015 -- Jiangsu Hantong Shipyard Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. has awarded DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DuPont) a contract to supply DuPont™ Marine Scrubber systems for two new-build, self-unloading bulk carriers. The scrubber systems were developed by Belco Technologies Corporation (BELCO), a DuPont subsidiary.
Vulica Shipping Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S.-based Vulcan Materials, owns the carriers, which will operate throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Each ship will feature one multi-inlet scrubber, handling exhaust from multiple auxiliary engines, and one single-inlet scrubber dedicated to the main engine. The DuPont scrubber designs are in-line and allow for operation without fans or a bypass. The scrubbers have DuPont “run-dry” capability, allowing the ships to move easily in and out of the Emission Control Area. The systems will meet all U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. EPA and IMO SOx emission and wash water requirements. In addition to removing SOx, these scrubbers also reduce particulate matter (PM).
The two vessels are Vulica’s first to include scrubbers. Delivery for the first unit is expected in late 2016 with sea trial performance testing in 2017. Visit http://www.marinescrubber.dupont.com for more information.
DuPont Sustainable Solutions is one of 10 DuPont businesses. Bringing customers the benefits of an integrated global consulting services and process technology enterprise, DSS applies DuPont’s real-world experience, history of innovation, problem-solving success, and strong brands to help organizations transform their workplaces and work cultures to become safer, more efficient and more environmentally sustainable. Additional information is available at: http://www.sustainablesolutions.dupont.com.
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