Dorian’s Drive Toward Sustainability
05 Septiembre 2024 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Improving Efficiency and Lowering Emissions
Together with Hempel
Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company”, “Dorian LPG”, “we”,
“us” and “our”), a leading owner and operator of 25 modern fuel
efficient Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), announced today that it
is positioning itself as a leader in the maritime industry’s shift
toward greener practices as it makes significant strides in
enhancing its operational efficiency as part of its broader green
shipping initiatives.
Peter Hadjipateras, Chief Information, Security, and
Sustainability Officer at Dorian LPG, notes “At Dorian LPG, our
mission is to provide safe, reliable, clean and trouble-free
transportation to our customers. In our efforts to deliver the
“clean” element to our customers, our Fleet Performance team has
been proactive in reducing the emissions of our ships. These
efforts are comprised of three elements: operational optimizations,
technical enhancements and in the longer term, new technology and
alternative fuels for the maritime industry. Today, we are pleased
to share our progress on one of the technical enhancements our team
has applied; silicone paint. After a rigorous research and
selection process, we have applied Hempel’s X7 silicone paint on
five of our vessels and have seen increased fuel savings and return
on investment and are pleased to share this with our partners and
investors.”
Dorian LPG’s sustainability strategy is anchored around three
key pillars:
- Technical Improvements on Vessels: Dorian LPG is implementing a
series of technical upgrades aimed at enhancing the hydrodynamic
efficiency of its vessels. These upgrades include hydrodynamic
enhancing fins or Mewis ducts, meticulous docking and blasting
procedures and the application of high-quality coatings that are
specifically designed to minimize drag and reduce fuel consumption.
The company’s partnership with Hempel is central to this effort, as
Hempel’s Hempaguard line of silicone-based products has proven to
be highly effective in reducing fuel consumption and emissions. By
investing in these technical improvements, Dorian LPG seeks to
operate its fleet at optimal performance levels, leading to
significant reductions in operational emissions.
- Operational Enhancements: In addition to technical upgrades,
Dorian LPG is focused on optimizing day-to-day operations to
further improve efficiency and reduce emissions. This involves
adopting best practices such as weather routing, which optimizes
travel routes based on real-time weather conditions, and
just-in-time arrival, which minimizes idle time at ports. Dorian
LPG also prioritizes crew training to ensure that equipment is
handled with precision and that every aspect of vessel operation is
fine-tuned for maximum efficiency. These operational enhancements
are designed to complement the technical upgrades and contribute to
the overall sustainability of the fleet.
- Long-Term Innovations: Looking to the future, Dorian LPG is
committed to exploring alternative fuels, carbon capture and
pioneering new technologies that will be essential in the long-term
decarbonization of the maritime industry. Dorian LPG recognizes
that the transition to alternative fuels, such as hydrogen or
ammonia, and the development of new propulsion technologies will
play a critical role in achieving its long-term sustainability
goals. By staying at the forefront of innovation, Dorian LPG aims
to ensure that its fleet remains resilient and sustainable amid
evolving environmental challenges.
Dorian leveraging Silicone Paint with Hempel:
In a recent video announcing its collaboration with Hempel, a
global leader in marine coatings, Dorian LPG’s Fleet Performance
and Decarbonization Manager, Asit Dalai, emphasized Dorian LPG’s
commitment to operating its vessels at peak performance and with
reduced emissions.
Watch video here:
https://www.video.hempel.com/video/101936183/watch-how-dorian-lpg-benefits-from
“As a company, we are committed to the industry shift towards
decarbonization. For us, doing what we can to lower emissions is
simply the right thing to do. The long track record of Hempel’s
Hempaguard gave us the confidence to choose this solution. The
silicone line-up from Hempel, the Hempaguard products, was quite
well suited for us because we have a high sailing profile, and we
also do quite high speeds, so that means we could reap the most out
of those silicone paints,” states Asit Dasai, Dorian LPG’s Fleet
Performance & Decarbonization Manager.
Dorian LPG has benefited from significant operational emissions
reductions and enhanced efficiency. By embracing innovative
approaches to sustainability, Dorian LPG is setting an example for
the next generation of industry leaders. Dorian LPG is committed to
a proactive stance on environmental responsibility, which goes
beyond regulatory compliance to embody a genuine commitment to
reducing the company’s ecological footprint. This commitment is
reflected in the company’s ongoing efforts to implement
cutting-edge technologies, foster industry partnerships, and
cultivate a culture that prioritizes ship safety and efficiency
coupled with environmental stewardship.
About Dorian LPG Ltd. Dorian LPG is a leading owner and
operator of modern Very Large Gas Carriers (“VLGCs”) that transport
liquefied petroleum gas globally. Our fleet currently consists of
twenty-five modern VLGCs, including twenty ECO VLGCs and four
dual-fuel ECO VLGCs. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford,
Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece.
Forward-Looking Statements Matters discussed in this
press release, including in the attached video, may constitute
“forward-looking statements”. The Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for
forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to
provide prospective information about their business. Statements
that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future
events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,”
“anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,”
“projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should” and similar
expressions are forward-looking statements. These statements are
not historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s
current expectations and observations regarding future results,
many of which, by their nature are inherently uncertain and outside
of the Company’s control. Where the Company expresses an
expectation or belief as to future events or results, such
expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to
have a reasonable basis. However, the Company’s forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors,
which could cause actual results to differ materially from future
results expressed, projected, or implied by those forward-looking
statements. The Company’s actual results may differ, possibly
materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors, including changes in the
Company’s financial resources and operational capabilities and as a
result of certain other factors listed from time to time in the
Company’s filings with the SEC. In addition, the release and the
attached video only express the Company’s own experience with
Hempel products and does not express any views as to the efficacy
or quality of their paints for any other operator or application.
For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with
Dorian LPG’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and
“Risk Factors” sections of Dorian LPG’s SEC filings, including, but
not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not assume any obligation to
update the information contained in this press release.
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