Parker Bestobell Marine, part of the Instrumentation Products Division of Parker Hannifin, has received its first order to supply its cryogenic fuel gas valves for new build tankers in Canada.
The manufacturing company has experience of supplying cryogenic valves for extremely cold climates and in order to withstand the Baltic temperatures of Candian winters, the valves and actuators have been designed to operate in temperatures as low as -196°C.
The two 15,000 dwt (deadweight tonnage) ice-class 1A asphalt and bitumen tankers have been ordered by Groupe Desgagnés of Canada, and will be built at Besiktas shipyard in Turkey.
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