Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced the conclusion of a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Hanwha Ocean for the development of a 270K LNG Carrier.
In particular, Hanwha Ocean’s proprietary hull design for a 270K LNG carrier was meticulously developed to anticipate and fulfil the future demands of the LNG market. By optimizing the hull’s performance and maximizing cargo capacity, it exceeds the capabilities of the existing 263K LNG and FSRU design.
To verify the Hull Key Drawings provided by Hanwha Ocean, BV performed 2D local scantling and 3D Cargo Hold Finite Element Analysis, assessing the longitudinal strength of the hull, as well as the yielding and buckling of longitudinal and transverse members. Fatigue analysis was also conducted using a local fine mesh to evaluate the details of hull structures sensitive to fatigue.
Upon the completion of the comprehensive verification on the hull design, the certification was delivered to Hanwha Ocean on February 28, 2024.
The newly developed 270K LNGC is dedicated to minimizing unit freight costs, and ensuring structural robustness for the vessel’s safety performance. I am pleased that the structural reliability of this new vessel will be verified once again through this JDP with BV.
..Sang-Don Kang, Vice President of Basic Design Department of Hanwha Ocean, said.
This involvement reinforces BV’s commitment to industry leadership, innovation, and the promotion of sustainable and safe shipping practices. We commend the strong collaboration between Bureau Veritas and Hanwha Ocean, showcasing a robust partnership in the maritime and related industries. Such alliances contribute to enhanced safety, quality assurance, and sustainable practices in the ever-evolving maritime landscape.
..Capt. Drago Pinteric Country Chief Executive, Bureau Veritas Korea.
