HD Hyundai Samho and ClassNK Sign MOU for Joint Development of LNG Carrier Design Applying the Amended IGC Code – MOU signing ceremony held at Gastech 2026

HD Hyundai Samho and ClassNK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop an LNG carrier design incorporating the forthcoming amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). The signing ceremony took place at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The amended IGC Code is expected to be adopted at the IMO Maritime Safety Committee's 112th session in December 2026 and enter into force on July 1, 2028. The collaboration aims to minimize future design rework resulting from the implementation of the amended regulations and provide shipowners with an early and technically validated design solution compliant with the new requirements.

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