Smart and reliable compressor and expander solutions for the Marine industry

Atlas Copco Gas and Process compressors and expanders for Marine applications increase efficiency and reliability, while helping customers keep pace in this dynamic, ever-changing  market space — without decommissioning vessels.

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As new regulations take effect in a world looking towards lower carbon intensity, the marine industry needs flexible and reliable rotating equipment solutions that can support existing and future offshore applications in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), hydrogen and CO2/CCUS. 

 

 

 

 

Oil-free compressor technology for LNG carriers and LNG as a fuel

Atlas Copco Gas and Process oil-free compressors (low-duty and high-duty compressors) are used on LNG fueled carrier vessels powered by dual-fuel engines, in reliquefaction plants, LNG storage and fuel gas systems, as well as in regasification plants. The low-duty unit is an oil-free gas screw compressor, while the high-duty is a single-stage centrifugal compressor.

 

A proven Marine market pioneer.
Over 50 years, Atlas Copco Gas and Process has built a proven track record as a market pioneer, introducing novel technologies to LNG offshore/Marine. We are now applying this experience to emerging Marine applications in CO2, CCUS and hydrogen.

 

Global Marine footprint.
Our compressor and expander factories are present near all the major shipyards. With our dedicated global aftermarket organization for the Marine market, we have a truly global footprint serving our customers.

 

 

A complete technology and application range.
With a portfolio of flexible and reliable oil-free gas screw compressors (low duty), centrifugal compressors (high duty), turboexpanders and Companders, we provide rotating equipment across the entire Marine application range.

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Benefits

Versatile

Our marine solutions bring together Atlas Copco's state-of-the-art equipment and our decades of experience in the marine business. Our products are designed, tested and certified to weather through the roughest conditions. We always find a solution to match your exact needs. We know our ropes.

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Confidently face the elements, knowing our equipment will not let you down and will not cost you an arm and a leg. Whatever your budget, we find a fitting solution, with the lowest cost of ownership.

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Nearby

Find our support in every port. We are present in more than a hundred countries, with a condensed dealer network and an extensive service offer. We can have all hands on deck in no time, ensuring you keep running full steam. Where you are, we are - your trusted partner.

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We provide solutions for multiple Marine Applications

Start Air

Our starting air solutions excel in a proven design and does enjoy the approval of all major classification societies and have been installed at a multitude of satisfied customers.

Marine ship

Seismic High Pressure Air

A very specific application, where we have selected a range of our compressor fully adapted to support the job to be done. Without comprise.

Hull Lubrication Air

To maximize the benefits of Hull Lubrication by air bubbles we have selected the best low pressure compressors with the highest efficiency to gain a maximum saving for this application.

Marine application

Control, Instrument & Working Air

A complete range of marine compressors, cover a range of approximately 50 to 2800 m³/h, are available. There’s no question that these fully packaged units are up for the job.

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Inert Gas (Nitrogen)

For safety reasons many ships needs to be equipped with an Inert Gas or Nitrogen systems. A whole range of both Membrane and PSA Nitrogen generators can be offered from 10 up to over 5000m3/hour.

NGP 25 Nitrogen generator

Fuel Gas handling (LPG/LNG)

To comply with the latest IMO regulations ships are built with new liquid fuels, like LNG, as prime fuel. Dedicated marine gas compressor are designed to support this new development in the market. 

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Cargo Gas Handling (LPG/LNG)

While liquid energy is transported from the source to the point of use in for example special LNG carriers and ships, we supply multiple solutions to minimize the losses during this transport. 

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Parts & Services

Having equipment installed on your vessel is one step. To keep it maintained to have the maximum availability during the lifetime of it is another major step. With genuine spare parts and well trained service people we can support you on every level of this journey. 

SERVICE KIT

Complete air set-ups and compressors for ships and on deck

Get all you need from one supplier. Whether standard or custom, you’ll find we offer end-to-end compressed air solutions for every offshore and marine application, including compressors and set-ups in ships and on deck. This covers both custom equipment and all standard air needs in marine operations:

  • starting air compressors
  • working, control, instrument air
  • air receivers
  • portable air
  • gas & process solutions
  • nitrogen - air treatment
  • high pressure compressors
  • compressed air tools

Custom marine air products

To meet your unique specifications and standards, our Marine Competence Center produces custom equipment: ready to operate in remote locations, extreme temperatures and marine environments

Common marine air products

Starting air compressors

aluminium lightweight design, well-balanced, excellent heat transfer
Working, control & instrument air

7 sizes of screw compressors to cover a range of approximately 50 to 2800 m³/h
Air receivers

versatile design for a wide range of on-board applications, made to withstand corrosion

Illustrations from the 'Marine Air Systems' leaflet.

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