Tag: Large
HD Hyundai to develop large liquefied hydrogen carrier by 2030
HD Hyundai will develop a commercial large liquefied hydrogen carrier by 2030 in accordance with the hydrogen value chain cooperation with global leaders in the sector, the South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate said Wednesday. According to the announcement, HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding holdings company, HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, or HD KSOE, recently signed a memorandum…
Maersk names first vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet “Ane Maersk”
Ulsan, South Korea – The world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named “Ane Mærsk” at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel is named after Ane Mærsk Mc-Kinney Uggla, the Chair of the A.P. Moller Foundation and A.P. Moller Holding. Ane’s eldest…
DNV supports large LNG carrier projects at Chinese yards
The energy transition and the Ukraine crisis have led to a huge increase in demand for large LNG carriers that the traditional yards cannot satisfy alone. Chinese yards are entering this demanding market, and as a trusted partner DNV is supporting the newbuilding processes. The Chinese shipbuilding industry has grown its market share steadily over…
Maersk-Backed C2X and the Egyptian Government sign Framework Agreement for the next steps towards large scale green methanol production in Egypt
In the presence of the Egyptian Prime Minister, C2X today signed a comprehensive Framework Agreement (FWA) with its Egyptian sponsors and partners. The goal of the agreement is to enable and accelerate large scale production of green methanol in Egypt. C2X is aiming to build, own, and operate assets to produce green methanol at scale…
PHOENIX HARMONIA, A Very Large LPG/Ammonia Carrier Constructed by Namura Shipbuilding, Enters into Service
The PHOENIX HARMONIA, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered very large LPG/ammonia carrier, has been constructed by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namura) and delivered to MOL Energia Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group on September 29. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, supported Namura and…
Hanwha Ocean and Bureau Veritas partner to advance the Structural Assessment of Independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large container ships
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean have announced a Joint Development Project (JDP) on the structural assessment of independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large ships. The JDP agreement was signed by Joong-Kyu Kang, Head of R&D Institute of Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd and Drago Pinteric,…
Hanwha Ocean and Bureau Veritas partner to advance the Structural Assessment of Independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large container ships
Paris-La Défense, France – 18th September, 2023: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean have announced a Joint Development Project (JDP) on the structural assessment of independent LNG fuel tanks for ultra large container ships. The JDP agreement was signed by Joong-Kyu Kang, Head of R&D Institute…
Econowind scales up with support from NOM and Horizon Flevoland Till 30-metre high sails for large ocean-going vessels
Using the power of the wind, ocean-going vessels can sail more efficiently. Dutch company Econowind builds ‘VentoFoils’ in Zeewolde and Warten. These sails enable ship owners to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. This contributes to making the shipping industry more sustainable. The Investment and Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands (NOM) and Horizon…
Bureau Veritas’ certification supports the advance of Provence Grand Large
In 2017, BV was appointed for the certification of the PGL floating offshore wind (FOW) pilot project. Since then, BV has been supporting this innovative marine renewable energy project, which is conducted by EDF Renouvelables in partnership with Canadian energy company Enbridge Inc. This project’s ongoing success is further demonstration of the technical viability of…
