DNV awards HD HHI AiP for 271K CBM LNG Carrier
DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate for their new 271,000 CBM LNG carrier (LNGC) design. The AiP was presented to Mr. Hong Ryeul Ryu, Senior Executive Vice President and CTO of HD HHI, by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager for Korea and Japan at DNV, during a ...
DNV has granted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new 271,000 cubic meters LNG carrier design. The AiP was presented to HD HHI's Senior Executive Vice President and CTO, Mr. Hong Ryeul Ryu, by DNV's Regional Manager for Korea and Japan, Vidar Dolonen, at Gastech 2026. This marks HD HHI's largest LNG carrier design to date, featuring five membrane-type cargo tanks for enhanced cargo and operational flexibility.
Despite its increased capacity, the vessel will still be able to pass through both the Suez and Panama canals. The design incorporates an efficient IMO NOx Tier III compliant dual fuel propulsion system, an advanced cargo handling system with a reliquefaction plant, and various AI-powered technologies for intelligent voyage support and energy optimization.
The vessel also utilizes an optimized hull form and several energy-saving devices, such as HD Hyundai's Hi-ARS, to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. HD HHI's Senior Executive Vice President & CTO, Mr. Hong Ryeul Ryu, expressed that this design pushes the boundaries of large-scale energy transport, combining the largest cargo capacity, operational efficiency, and readiness for future eco-friendly technologies.
Vidar Dolonen, the Regional Manager for Korea and Japan at DNV, noted the growing demand for larger and more efficient vessels in the LNG trade and DNV's commitment to working with HD HHI to develop innovative designs that meet current market needs and future industry expectations. An Approval in Principle (AiP) is an independent evaluation confirming the feasibility of a design concept based on a predefined set of requirements, ensuring no significant technical obstacles hinder its implementation.
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