Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC for its 2,500 TEU feeder design with methanol propulsion, as part of a joint development project.
According to LR, this joint project signifies a major advancement in the Taiwanese shipbuilding industry, securing one of the first approvals for an alternative-fuelled vessel built in Taiwan. In a previous collaboration, LR and CSBC successfully completed the AiP for a 50,000 DWT methanol-fuelled oil tanker.
This approval was obtained through an in-depth certification process, including risk assessment for methanol application. We look forward to continuing to act as a trusted adviser in multiple future design projects for CSBC.
… said LR’s Global Engineering Professional Manager, Zhang Xiaodong
The AiP was announced during Marintec China 2023. As part of the joint project, CSBC has collaborated with LR to enhance its design experience and confidence, working together on the approved design and jointly preparing for future challenges.
CSBC is delighted to have LR as a reliable partner, assisting us in identifying risks and providing design guidance as we develop new dual-fuel vessels. We look forward to continued collaboration with LR in future ship projects, establishing a proven track record.
… commented CSBC’s Design Department Director, Gordon Yuan
