Liberian Registry Celebrated Six Maritime Innovation Milestones at Gastech 2026
The Liberian Registry highlighted the work of its Innovation & Energy Transition Team at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, where three Approval in Principle (AiP) ceremonies and three Joint Development Project (JDP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremonies were held with leading maritime partners. The ceremonies recognized collaboration among shipowners, shipyards, designers, classification…
The Liberian Registry celebrated six maritime innovation milestones at Gastech 2026, showcasing advancements in technology and collaboration within the industry. At the event, the Registry's Innovation & Energy Transition Team worked alongside leading maritime partners to hold three Approval in Principle (AiP) ceremonies and three Joint Development Project (JDP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremonies.
These ceremonies highlighted practical approval pathways and addressed technical, safety, regulatory, and commercial considerations. Among the projects recognized were HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering's VesselWise, an AI-enabled system for optimizing auxiliary machinery operations; HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' optimized Type-C cargo tank design; a 12,000 m³ LNG bunkering vessel designed for cruise ships; and a joint development project to assess the application of WindWings on a 174,000 m³ forward-accommodation LNG carrier.
The Registry's CEO, Alfonso Castillero, emphasized the significance of early collaboration between shipyards, owners, class societies, technology providers, and the flag, stating that agreeing on approval pathways from the outset enables innovative designs to progress with greater regulatory clarity and confidence.
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