New 12,500 m³ LNG bunker vessel design gains LR approval as bunkering demand grows
Approval reflects continued investment in LNG infrastructure as shipowners seek practical fuel transition capabilities and operational flexibility. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for a new 12,500 m³ LNG bunkering vessel design. The AiP was signed at SMM 2026 in Hamburg and confirms that the ...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has approved a new 12,500 m³ LNG bunkering vessel design, reflecting the growing demand for LNG infrastructure and the need for operational flexibility. The Approval in Principle (AiP) was granted to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., with the vessel design incorporating Type C LNG cargo tanks and meeting LR’s latest classification requirements.
The assessment evaluated various class notations and included aspects of gas operations, automation, environmental performance, and cyber resilience. LR’s Global Gas Segment Director, Constantinos Chaelis, highlighted the importance of this project in supporting the energy transition and ensuring LNG availability where needed. The Huangpu Wenchong spokesperson emphasized that this approval validates the technical approach and positions vessels of this type to play a significant role in the energy transition.
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