Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received approval in principle from DNV GL for the design of a series of four containerships powered by liquefied natural gas.
- 20,000 TEU ships feature optimal retrofit plan for vessels in service, a suitable LNG fuel layout tank and a design for ultra-large containerships as well as a dual-fuel option.
- DNV GL also facilitated hazard identification workshop for fuel gas supply system and LNG bunkering operations of the ship. The gas fuel system was found to comply with current classification rules.
- LNG bunkering system has not been established yet but is expected to be soon.
Image: AIP handover to MOL and SHI at Gastech.
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