DNV GL and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) agreement focused on the development of new LNG carrier designs.
The JDP aims to develop two 30 K LNG carrier designs, one with membrane type LNG tanks and one with type-C (pressurized) LNG ta[ds_preview]nks. The scope of the JDP covers the design review, safety analysis, market research, various structural and safety evaluations, and if successful will culminate in the award of an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV GL.
The idea for a 30 K LNG carrier originates from SHI‘s own research, DNV GL informs. SHI decided to develop both membrane and type C designs in parallel to give owners more options and expects that some owners may opt for type-C tanks on smaller tonnage, as is common in LNG bunkering vessels.
»We are very pleased that SHI has chosen us to participate in the project, trusting our expertise in the gas carrier sector,« says Tommy Bjørnsen. »Offering owners and operators more options to manage their operations more efficiently and sustainably is important in today’s extremely competitive market. We look forward to the further development of the design and its future success.«
