Q-Flex [SEP] manufacturer
by Hyundai Heavy Industries in late 2007. The installed re-liquefaction system is developed and delivered by Hamworthy and approved and certified by DNV. Q-Flex LNG carriers are built also by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Company and Samsung Heavy Industries.
Ships.
As of August 2008 there are 16 named Q-Flex LNG carrier: "Al Hamla", "Al Gharrafa", "Duhail", "Al Ghariya", "Al Aamriya", "Murwab", "Fraiha", "Al Huwaila
Q-Flex
Q-Flex is a type of ship, specifically a membrane type liquefied natural gas carrier.
Technical description.
Q-Flex vessels are propelled by two slow speed diesel engines, which are claimed to be more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional steam turbines. Q-Flex carriers are equipped with an on-board re-liquefaction system to handle the boil-off gas, liquefy it and return the LNG to the cargo tanks. The on-board re-liquefaction system reduces LNG losses