DNV certifies Hudong Zhonghua ULEC, LCO2 and LNG carrier designs

The AiP certificates were granted for the design of a 150,000 cu metre ultra large ethane Carrier (ULEC), a 40,000 cu metre  liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier, and a 20,000 cu metre liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel.

An Approval in Principle (AiP) is an independent assessment that confirms a concept’s feasibility and verifies that no significant obstacles exist to prevent the design from being realised.

The GASA certificate was awarded for an 88,000 cu metre very large ammonia carrier (VLAC), a design developed through a Joint Development Project between DNV and Hudong Zhonghua.

These developments are aligned with the growing demand for VLECs, VLACs, LNG carriers, and LCO2 carriers. These vessels are essential for transporting key energy resources in response to increasing global energy demands and environmental challenges. 

“The achievements of Hudong Zhonghua demonstrate our commitment to innovation and our pivotal role in China’s expanding presence in the global LNG market,” says Song Wei, Chief Technical Officer of Hudong Zhonghua. “We value our partnership with DNV, whose expertise and support have been instrumental in reaching 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.

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Hudong Zhonghua’s status as a leader in China’s gas carrier segment is underscored by its successful delivery of over 30 LNG carriers since 2008. The partnership with DNV has been particularly significant, leading to the creation of ten 174,000 cu metre LNG carriers and eight 271,000 cu metre Q-Max LNG carriers, further solidifying the importance of their collaboration in meeting the evolving needs of the global gas market.