DNV has presented Hanwha Ocean with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an innovative 270,000cbm LNG carrier.
According to DNV, the LNG carrier, designed with a breadth (moulded) of 55m and five cargo tanks to minimize sloshing pressure, is to be equipped with a well-proven X-DF engine and re-liquification system to offer the best performance and significantly improve CII.
The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a “ground-breaking achievement” by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager, Korea & Japan, DNV, when he presented the AiP to Jong Seo Kim, COO of Hanwha Ocean, at Hanwha Ocean’s office in Okpo.
DNV is honoured to be chosen to review Hanwha Ocean’s pioneering 270K LNG carrier development. This innovative design signifies a ground-breaking achievement, pushing the boundaries in size and technological advancement.
… said Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager, Korea & Japan, DNV
Under its class guidelines, DNV conducted a comprehensive structural verification and feasibility study. Critical structural details were validated throughout the advanced analysis. The sloshing calculation for cargo tanks was also reviewed, further contributing to the carrier’s enhanced structural reliability.
Through our collaboration with DNV, we are proudly pioneering cutting-edge technologies within the Korean shipbuilding industry. “Our commitment is to align with our clients’ needs and adhere to industry regulations, primarily focusing on creating a safer 270K LNG carrier.
… commented Jong Seo Kim, COO of Hanwha Ocean
To remind, recently DNV also awarded Hanwha Ocean an Approval in Principle (AiP) and an Approval of Service Suppliers (AOSS) for two innovations – a large-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier tank and an underwater radiated noise (URN) measurement.
