- Three vehicle carrier designs by SDARI.
- ClassNK reviewed these designs based on the latest structural rules and guidelines.
- AiP serves as an early conformity assessment.
Three vehicle carrier designs by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have received AiPs from ClassNK, showcasing innovative advancements, reports ClassNK.
Ammonia-Ready LNG Dual-Fueled Carrier (7,000 CEU)
This design, a first in China, boasts LNG and ammonia fuel capability. It integrates the GTT MARK III Flex containment system, optimizing cargo capacity efficiently within dimensions of LOA 199.99m x B 38m × D 37m and Draft 8.6m.
Methanol and Ammonia Dual-Fueled Carriers (10,000 CEU each)
These models aim to pioneer ultra-large vehicle carriers. SDARI’s designs focus on adaptability to various alternative fuels, meeting future market demands.
Green Vehicle Carriers
SDARI’s models represent the next generation of eco-friendly carriers, adaptable to different fuel options, and aligned with decarbonization goals.
CltassNK’s Involvemen
ClassNK reviewed these designs based on the latest structural rules and guidelines for ships using alternative fuels. The AiPs signify a crucial milestone, with ClassNK committed to supporting SDARI’s initiative and the industry’s transition to decarbonization.
Purpose of AiP
AiP serves as an early conformity assessment, ensuring designs meet regulations, preventing post-process rework, expediting class registration, and offering a technical basis for design status appeals. For more details, visit ClassNK’s website.
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Source: Class NK
