ABS has issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier.
The 20,000m3 vessel features Type C tanks. ABS completed its design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.
Gareth Burton, ABS SVP Global Engineering said: “Hydrogen is a key enabler of the clean energy economy. In decarbonising different industry sectors, hydrogen plays critical roles as a fuel, feedstock, energy storage and load balancing. As the demand for hydrogen grows, vessels like the design from SHI will be critical for its transportation and development of the hydrogen value chain.”
Ho-Ki Lee, VP SHI Green Energy Technology Centre added: “Through this joint development project, SHI secured a detailed design for a liquefied hydrogen cargo containment system and cargo handling system. SHI plans to prepare for commercialisation of liquefied hydrogen carriers following a mock-up verification.”
ABS, with more than 50 years of experience, claims market leadership as classification society for gas carriers, and offers comprehensive decarbonisation and sustainability solutions.
Image: Rendering of SHI’s 20,000m3 LH2 carrier (credit: Samsung Heavy Industries)
