ETYFA Prometheas, a Floating, Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) has completed sea trials in July and prepares to be delivered to the Republic of Cyprus very soon.
China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company (CPP) announced that it has completed the conversion work on the FSRU.
CPP held sea trials ceremony for ETYFA Prometheas on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in the presence of officials from Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry, China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Company, ETYFA, LR and other officials.
The sea trials of the 2002-built ship, which was named Galea before its purchase by the Republic of Cyprus, took place from 23 to 25 July 2023.
‘This is a major milestone for the whole project, as it marks the completion of the conversion of the ship into a floating storage and regasification unit,’ CPP said in a press release.
Sea trials are conducted on all vessels after drydocking and major works and are considered as vital in order to test the seaworthiness of the vessel as well as test newly installed and/or refurbished equipment as well as check navigation and safety systems.
‘No major defects were observed. Sea trials were attended by shipyard staff, CPP, Class Society, Lloyds Register and representatives of ETYFA,’ the CPP added.
Furthermore, ETYFA Prometheas will carry out the gas trials, which is the final stage, from 24 to 31 August, to test the integrity of the cargo tanks, piping, pumps, safety alarms as well as new equipment installed to handle the conversion of LNG back to Natural Gas and allow this gas to be brought ashore in Vasilikos.
On completion of the gas trials an official renaming ceremony will be held which will be attended by dignitaries from Cyprus. The vessel will depart for Cyprus immediately after the official renaming ceremony.
ETYFA Prometheas is an integral part of the project implemented by the Natural Gas Infrastructure Company (ETYFA), a subsidiary of the Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA), aiming to import liquified natural gas (LNG) to Cyprus for electricity generation.
Source: Cyprus News Agency