SEOUL, November 06 (AJP) - South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding said it has received an approval from Lloyd’s Register for the design of its new 45,000-cubic-meter liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia carrier.
The new design adds to HJ’s lineup, which already includes a 38,000-cubic-meter LPG carrier and an 88,000-cubic-meter ammonia carrier.
The approval follows a four-month collaboration launched in July between HJ Shipbuilding and the British classification society to meet rising global demand for gas carriers.
During that period, HJ developed a mid-sized carrier focused on safety, efficiency, and fuel flexibility. The vessel uses low-temperature steel and advanced tank systems designed to withstand the extreme conditions required for transporting liquefied gases. Lloyd’s Register reviewed and verified the vessel’s compliance and structural integrity before issuing its certification.
Measuring 190 meters in length and 30.6 meters in width, the ship can carry up to 45,000 cubic meters of cargo and is capable of transporting a range of liquefied gases, including propane, butane, ammonia, and vinyl chloride monomer — providing shipowners with greater operational flexibility.
Given ammonia’s corrosive and toxic nature, the design includes safety measures such as leak detection systems, automated ventilation control, and materials engineered to reduce the risk of cracking.
HJ Shipbuilding said it plans to continue expanding its research and development efforts in alternative-fuel vessels, including methanol-powered, dual-fuel, hydrogen, and ammonia-fueled ships.
“Receiving approval from Lloyd’s Register reaffirms our design and technical capabilities,” HJ Shipbuilding said in a press release. “We intend to strengthen our competitiveness in the global eco-friendly ship market through continuous innovation and R&D.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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