Helengi Engineering Ltd proudly presents for the first time, during “Posidonia 2016”, the first Greek LNG Bunker Feeder vessel, “Amaltheia”.
A state-of-the art vessel designed and engineered by Helengi Engineering in collaboration with NAP Engineering.
This is the result of years of intensive engineering studies and it is the first time that Greek companies undertake such a demanding and complex design on this special type of vessel. Both Helengi and NAP Engineering teams display extensive expertise in Marine Engineering and LNG marine applications with wide international experience in the sector. Helengi Engineering and NAP Engineering have been collaborating on this unique innovative project which will boost shipbuilding sector bridging the present with the LNG future era.
The purpose of this vessel is to provide LNG bunkering services to the Port of Piraeus as well as to feed with LNG fuel other ports such as Patras and Heraklion.
“Amaltheia” has a capacity of 1400 m³ of LNG, however, the vessel can accommodate up to 2000 m³ depending on requirements. The name “Amaltheia” is the most appropriate name for this vessel and refers to the she-goat nurse of the God Zeus who nourished him with her milk. When the God reached maturity he created his thunder-shield from her hide and the horn of plenty (cornucopia) from her crown. According to the myth, the horn was endowed with such powers that it could instantly become filled with whatever might be desired. Therefore, the name “Amaltheia” is most fitting and suitable as it is a vessel which feeds with LNG, the greener fossil fuel and the best alternative to oil, other vessels.
Following “Amaltheia”, more LNG vessels of various capacities are to ensue. The objective is to create a portfolio of vessels ranging from 1000 m³ to 7000 m³ of LNG. In this view, the design of the “Amaltheia” family of vessels has already started.
Helengi Engineering is a wholly Greek company with specialised know-how in ship design, marine engineering and process engineering to satisfy a range of applications for the use of liquefied natural gas as marine fuel, and able to provide ship-owners and shipyards with technical solutions for new installations and retrofits.