ABS has recently issued General Design Approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., LTD. (SHI) for their detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. The vessel, with a capacity of 20,000 cubic meters, incorporates Type C tanks. ABS conducted thorough design reviews in line with class and statutory requirements. Gareth Burton, ABS Senior Vice President of Global Engineering, emphasized the importance of such vessels in meeting the increasing demand for hydrogen transportation and facilitating the growth of the hydrogen value chain. SHI, through this collaborative project, has successfully secured a detailed design for the liquefied hydrogen cargo containment system and cargo handling system, with plans to move towards the commercialization of liquefied hydrogen carriers post a mock-up verification process. Ho-Ki Lee, SHI Vice President of Green Energy Technology Center, expressed optimism regarding the project. Additionally, ABS has introduced Requirements for Hydrogen Fueled Vessels, providing the industry with a risk assessment framework for integrating hydrogen as a marine fuel. These guidelines build upon ABS's involvement in projects like the hydrogen-fueled research vessel designed by Glosten and classed by ABS for the University of California San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, showcasing a proactive approach towards promoting sustainable marine technology.