Milestone Achievement for Electric Propulsion LH₂ Carrier Design Concept
Key Ideas
- HD KSOE receives Approval in Principle from DNV for its electric propulsion LH₂ carrier design concept with 80,000 cubic metres capacity.
- Collaboration with industry leaders like Woodside Energy and Hyundai Glovis aims to establish a liquid hydrogen maritime transportation value chain.
- Design includes new large-scale liquid hydrogen tanks with advanced insulation tech and Hydrogen Dual Fuel HiMSEN engines for flexible operation.
- Optimized hull design and cargo handling system enhance operational efficiency and commercial flexibility of the carrier.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has achieved Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its design concept of an electric propulsion liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) carrier. The carrier will be capable of storing and transporting up to 80,000 cubic metres of LH₂. This milestone is part of a collaboration involving HD KSOE, Woodside Energy, Hyundai Glovis, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to establish a large-scale, integrated maritime transportation value chain for liquid hydrogen. The carrier's design concept includes new large-scale liquid hydrogen tanks with advanced vacuum insulation technology developed by HD Hyundai. The carrier will be powered by an electric propulsion system with Hydrogen Dual Fuel HiMSEN engines, allowing for flexible operation between diesel and hydrogen. Additionally, the vessel will feature a newly optimized hull design and cargo handling system to enhance operational efficiency and provide greater commercial flexibility. The AiP ceremony for this innovative design concept is set to take place at Gastech in Houston on 16 September 2024.