Trelleborg supplies Sinopec Tianjin LNG expansion project

TIANJIN CITY, China—Sinopec Tianjin LNG has embarked on phase two of an expansion at its receiving terminal in Tianjin and has turned to Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure for the project.

When complete, the expansion project will increase Sinopec's Tianjin LNG annual liquid natural gas import and regasification capacity by 4.8 million metric tons per year to 10.8 million tons annually.

"We are extremely proud to have been selected to further strengthen our relationship with Sinopec's Tianjin LNG receiving terminal and continue to play an important part in a landmark project that will serve the increased natural gas demand in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, helping to support the transition to cleaner energy and a more sustainable future for northern China," Richard Hepworth, president of Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure said in a statement.

In a June 28 news release, Trelleborg said it was supplying high-performance Quick Release Hooks, Docking Aid System, Ship-Shore Links and Environmental Monitoring System for the project.

Trelleborg noted that Quick Release Hooks, which have been in use since 1972, are the foundation for modern mooring systems, allowing mooring lines to be secured safely and released quickly once loaded to their safe working load limit. Sizes and configurations vary, allowing for proper safety use and compliance with international standards.

Trelleborg's Docking Aid System provides vital information such as distances, angles and speeds to pilots and jetty operators to assist with safe vessel docking. In doing so, they greatly reduce the risk of damage from a collision between the ship and jetty, Trelleborg said.

Typical docking aid systems consist of two laser sensors, a controller, a central computer and several data display options.

Available since 1996, Trelleborg said its Ship-Shore Link systems "provide a significant improvement over previous operator interfaces and simplifies control and set-up, is just one of a range of systems that can be supplied as a stand-alone system for existing tonnage or for integration with other key safety and monitoring systems."

Trelleborg said its Environmental Monitoring Systems ensure weather, tide, current and wave information can be provided to the staff at the berth, at the operations center, or to the vessel.

"After supplying phase one of the development of the terminal in 2016 with a range of docking and mooring equipment, we had no hesitation in turning to Trelleborg once again," Shun OuYang, director of the material department at Sinopec's Tianjin LNG, said in a statement. "Trelleborg's vast experience and track record in supplying high-performance solutions to high-profile, demanding projects across the globe, meant that we had no doubt that they would deliver."