HD Hyundai Marine Solution, HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems have jointly received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for their onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) retrofit design.
This achievement highlights the collaboration between the companies and addresses the growing demand in the maritime industry to reduce carbon emissions, DNV notes.. The OCCS system is designed to be applied across various vessel types, offering a flexible solution for retrofitting existing ships.
We are proud to receive this certificate, and this AiP proves HD Hyundai’s design capability in the retrofit market. HD HMS has added OCCS retrofitting, along with Dual Fuel Engine Retrofit and FSRU/FSU conversion, to its eco-friendly retrofit business in order to provide total solutions that meet various customers’ requirements.
… said Ki-Dong Lee, CEO of HD Hyundai Marine Solution
The Joint Industry Project (JIP) between DNV and the HD Hyundai companies centered around an LNG dual fuel, 15,000 TEU ultra-large container ship built by HD Hyundai, successfully integrating advanced carbon capture and liquefaction technologies.
Each partner contributed its expertise to the project:
- HD Hyundai Marine Solution provided basic design,
- HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology managed 3D modeling and detailed design,
- and DNV ensured compliance with international regulations through its classification standards.
The AiP underscores the importance of collaborative innovation in advancing maritime decarbonization. Our joint efforts with these forward-thinking companies demonstrate the potential of OCCS technology as an immediate and practical solution to reduce emissions in shipping.
… commented Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager of DNV Korea and Japan
