- Hudong Zhonghua received key approvals for innovative vessel designs, including ULEC, LCO2, and LNG carriers.
- The company’s partnership with DNV led to a GASA certificate for a Very Large Ammonia Carrier.
- Hudong Zhonghua continues to play a leading role in China’s global LNG market expansion.
Hudong Zhonghua, a key subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has received several important approvals as part of its efforts to address the evolving global energy market. These approvals highlight the company’s commitment to innovation and its significant role in the global LNG market, reports AJOT.
Approval in Principle (AiP) Certificates
Hudong Zhonghua was granted AiP certificates for three vessel designs: a 150,000 CBM Ultra Large Ethane Carrier (ULEC), a 40,000 CBM Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO2) carrier, and a 20,000 CBM Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker vessel.
An AiP is an independent assessment that confirms the feasibility of a design, ensuring there are no significant obstacles to its realization.
GASA Certificate for Ammonia Carrier
The shipbuilder also received a GASA certificate for an 88,000 CBM Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), a design developed in collaboration with DNV through a Joint Development Project (JDP).
This certification further strengthens Hudong Zhonghua’s position in the market for vessels that transport key energy resources.
Collaboration with DNV
The partnership between Hudong Zhonghua and DNV has been pivotal in achieving these milestones. “We greatly appreciate Hudong Zhonghua’s innovative spirit and dedication, which have made this partnership so successful and impactful,” said Norbert Kray, DNV Senior Vice President and Maritime Regional Manager for Greater China.
“We value our partnership with DNV, whose expertise and support have been instrumental in reaching these milestones.”
This collaboration has led to the development of critical vessels like the 174K CBM LNG carriers and 271K Q-Max LNG carriers.
Commitment to Innovation
“We greatly appreciate Hudong Zhonghua’s innovative spirit and dedication, which have made this partnership so successful and impactful,” says Norbert Kray, DNV Senior Vice President and Maritime Regional Manager for Greater China, “With our global expertise and the dedicated Gas Carriers and Alternative Fuels expert team in China, we are excited to deepen our collaboration with Hudong Zhonghua, helping to steer the maritime industry towards greater sustainability.”
These developments align with the growing global demand for advanced gas carriers, reflecting Hudong Zhonghua’s leadership in the sector and its ongoing efforts to meet the challenges of the global energy market.
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Source: AJOT
