EXCELERATE SEQUOIA
- Latitude: -12.814
- Longitude: -38.68
- East Coast South America
- Offshore Terminal in Marshall Islands
Location: Marshall Islands
Marine Port Description and Specification: Excelerate Sequoia in Marshall Islands
Overview: Excelerate Sequoia is a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) located in the Marshall Islands. It's designed to carry out the storage and regasification of liquid natural gas (LNG). This vessel provides a flexible and efficient alternative to onshore storage and regasification facilities for LNG. The Marshall Islands registry is known for its compliance with international maritime laws and regulations.
General Specifications:
- Vessel Name: EXCELERATE SEQUOIA
- Type: Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU)
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Call Sign: V7A5929
- IMO Number: 9876636
- MMSI Number: 538008587
Dimensions:
- Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 293 meters
- Beam (Width): Approximately 47 meters
- Draft: Approximately 12.5 meters when fully loaded
Capacity:
- LNG Storage Capacity: About 173,400 cubic meters
- Regasification Capacity: Can range up to 800 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd)
Performance and Equipment:
- Loading Rate: Typically up to 10,000 cubic meters per hour for LNG.
- Regasification Technology: Equipped with onboard vaporizer units that convert LNG back to gaseous state.
- Mooring System: Equipped with a state-of-the-art mooring system such as a spread mooring or a fixed mooring for stability and safety during operations.
Propulsion and Power:
- Engine Type: Dual-fuel diesel-electric (DFDE) engines, capable of running on natural gas or marine diesel oil.
- Power Output: Approximately 28,000 kW
- Auxiliary Power: Equipped with auxiliary generators to support regasification and other onboard operations.
Safety and Environmental Standards:
- Classification Society: Typically classified by leading societies like ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) or equivalent.
- Safety Systems: State-of-the-art gas detection, firefighting systems, and emergency shutdown systems.
- Environmental Compliance: Adheres to MARPOL (Marine Pollution) regulations for minimizing emissions and environmental impact.
Operational Information:
- Loading and Offloading: Can receive LNG from LNG carriers and offload regasified natural gas to shore-based infrastructure via subsea pipelines or directly into the distribution network.
- Crew: Operated by a professional crew trained in LNG operations and emergency response.
- Maintenance: Regular maintenance schedules in compliance with international maritime standards and vessel-specific requirements.
Key Ports of Operation: As an FSRU, the Excelerate Sequoia may operate near various coastal regions, depending on contractual agreements and strategic deployment to service diversified markets for natural gas.
Usage:
- Provides a critical link in the LNG supply chain, offering flexible, scalable, and timely infrastructure for delivering natural gas.
- Ideal for regions lacking permanent LNG import terminals or those needing temporary or supplemental gas supply solutions.
Please note that specific details such as capacities, performance metrics, and maritime registrations may vary slightly based on operational requirements, retrofits, and updates to vessel specifications. Always refer to up-to-date and precise vessel documentation or the managing organization for the most accurate information.
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Vessels in the port
Flag | Name | Type | Destination | Date/Time |
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EXCELERATE SEQUOIA | Tanker | SALVADOR | 11/25/2024 | |
IBERICA KNUTSEN | Tanker | BRSSA | 11/13/2024 | |
PILOT BOAT V | Port | 11/12/2024 | ||
BERNARD | Towing/Tug | SALVADOR BA | 11/12/2024 | |
SM ALBATROSS | Tanker | NLEEM | 11/2/2024 |