LR Lands Contract to Convert LNG Carrier into Gabon FSU
Lloyd's Register (LR) has been awarded a contract by Dutch services company Dixstone to provide classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating storage unit (FSU) in Gabon.
The LNG Bayelsa, now temporarily known as FSU LNG Cap Lopez, is currently undergoing conversion work at Drydocks World Dubai. The vessel will store liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Perenco's offshore project in Gabon, supporting liquefaction, storage, and export from a near-shore barge.
The conversion involves extensive steel works, new piping systems, installation of a boil-off gas module, and broader life-extension measures. LR will provide classification, plan approval, survey, and technical oversight to ensure the modifications meet stringent safety, structural, and regulatory requirements.