At Nor-Shipping 2025 in Norway, Lloyd’s Register (LR), HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), and PanOcean announced a Joint Development Project (JDP) for a new Ultramax bulk carrier design focused on sustainable innovation.
Innovative Forward Accommodation Layout
The new design shifts the accommodation block to the front of the vessel. This reconfiguration frees up space to integrate decarbonisation technologies like:
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Fuel cells
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Alternative fuel engines
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Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WASP)
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Post-combustion carbon capture units
This design also ensures adaptability to meet future maritime regulations.
Enabling Decarbonisation Through Design
Conventional ship layouts often hinder green retrofits. By building in flexibility from the start, this forward-thinking Ultramax design supports scalable decarbonisation and practical energy transitions.
Industry Commitment to Sustainable Shipping
Sung-Gu Park, President – North East Asia at Lloyd’s Register, emphasized that the project reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable maritime solutions through collaboration and innovation.
This Joint Development Project marks a major step toward eco-friendly bulk shipping, showing how smart design and partnerships can support the industry’s decarbonisation journey.
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Source: LR
