Enhancing their collaboration on new marine and technology projects, ABS and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships.
Entitled Cooperation on the Advanced Zero-Carbon Ships, the MoU focuses on integrating advanced technologies in three main areas:
- A novel LNG cargo handling system that utilises a full re-liquefaction system to suppress boil-off gas (BOG) for zero-carbon LNG carriers
- A comprehensive ammonia fuel supply system including pressure control for large commercial vessels
- An efficient integrated system that enhances re-liquefaction with cold ammonia fuel supply, thereby improving system efficiency and reducing power consumption
Patrick Ryan, ABS SVP and CTO said: “To help safely deliver the rapid technological advances our industry needs, collaboration will be essential. ABS is proud to expand our relationship with HD KSOE, and we look forward to working together on innovative concepts to optimise and enhance next-generation vessels.”
Sung Young-jae, HD KSOE VP and Research Director of Decarbonisation Research Lab added: “HD KSOE and ABS are committed to advanced key technological developments for the next-generation vessel market through collaboration. We look forward to presenting a long-term vision for gas carriers and zero-carbon fuelled ships, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions.”
Image: Kwang-Pil Chang, HD KSOE, with Patrick Ryan, ABS (source: ABS)
