Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp to develop a floating data center (FDC) design. This initiative, showcased at Posidonia 2026, aims to leverage shipbuilding methods to establish scalable offshore digital infrastructure, addressing the growing constraints of land-based facilities in terms of space, power, and cooling.
The FDC concept utilizes standardized shipbuilding processes to expedite delivery while incorporating onboard power generation and seawater cooling systems, alleviating pressure on shore power grids. LR’s technical assurance validates SHI’s design concerning structural integrity, safety, and integration of power systems.
Throughout the design assessment, LR collaborated closely with SHI, applying its expertise in offshore asset assurance to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and evolving industry standards. FDCs are seen as a viable solution to meet the escalating demand for digital infrastructure, particularly driven by the rapid advancement of AI technologies.
Additionally, LR Advisory has signed a separate MOU with SHI to support the development and commercialization of FDC designs, focusing on feasibility studies, techno-economic modeling, and business case development for this innovative concept.
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