Seaspan Corporation Receives LR Approval for Innovative Feeder Vessel Design

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Seaspan Corporation Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new feeder vessel design, created by Technolog. This innovative 198m vessel is designed to switch from LNG to ammonia, adapting to market conditions and industry changes. The AiP project confirms Seaspan’s commitment to supporting customers in reducing carbon emissions and aligns with LR Safety Tech Accelerator initiatives.

Seaspan, Technolog, and LR collaborated to create a solution meeting current market needs and anticipating future challenges in the shipping industry. Future plans include developing a dual-fuel ammonia feed vessel in Phase 2 of the project. Peter Jackson, SVP of Assets and Technology at Seaspan, emphasizes the importance of partnerships with industry leaders for innovative solutions supporting decarbonization efforts.

Seaspan manages maritime assets globally, focusing on long-term leases with major container shipping lines. With a fleet of 165 vessels and 23 more under construction, Seaspan is expanding its capacity to around 1.9 million TEU. Additionally, the company has contracts for six new 10,800 CEU PCTC vessels, demonstrating their commitment to growth and sustainability in the maritime industry.

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