KR Grants AIP to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for New 50K LPG Carrier
Korean Register (KR) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a newly developed 50,000-cbm LPG carrier, jointly designed with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The AIP was presented on September 16 at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. LPG carriers require precise control of cargo temperature and pressure to keep LPG cargo stable throughout storage and ...
KR has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a new 50,000-cbm LPG carrier jointly designed with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), presented at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The new vessel fills the gap between the established 45K and 60K designs, offering cargo-loading efficiency and operational economics, catering to the varied requirements of the mid-size LPG carrier segment.
HHI handled the concept and basic design, while KR ensured compliance with international standards and gas carrier regulations before issuing the AIP.
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