ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) has granted General Design Approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier with a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters. The carrier features Type C tanks designed for the safe storage and transport of liquefied hydrogen. ABS conducted thorough design reviews, ensuring compliance with both class and statutory regulations.
Hydrogen is widely regarded as a key contributor to the clean energy transition, playing a crucial role in decarbonizing various industries by serving as fuel, feedstock, and a means of energy storage. As global demand for hydrogen rises, innovative vessel designs like SHI's will be essential for enabling the efficient transport of this important resource and building a sustainable hydrogen supply chain.
Ho-Ki Lee, Vice President of SHI’s Green Energy Technology Center, emphasized that the design, developed through a joint project with ABS, focuses on the containment and handling of liquefied hydrogen. SHI aims to move toward commercializing these carriers after successful mock-up testing.
ABS, with more than five decades of experience in gas carrier classification, continues to lead the maritime industry in developing solutions for decarbonization and sustainability.
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