World’s Largest LNG Carrier Receives BV AIP

Bureau Veritas (BV) has given its Approval in Principle (AiP) to CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group for a new LNG carrier design. The vessel will have a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters, making it the largest LNG carrier to date. It will use the GTT NO 96 membrane containment system in its five cargo tanks. BV conducted a preliminary design review and hazard identification analysis to ensure the safety, feasibility, and performance of the design in compliance with classification rules and regulations. The President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, Matthieu de Tugny, expressed his admiration for CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua’s ambition and thanked them for their trust and cooperation. Chief Engineer of Hudong-Zhonghua, Song Wei, highlighted that the new LNG carrier will offer enhanced operation flexibility to meet the increasing shipping demand.

Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group for their design of a new LNG carrier. This vessel will have a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters, making it the largest LNG carrier ever built. It will utilize the GTT NO 96 membrane containment system in its five cargo tanks. BV conducted a preliminary design review and hazard identification analysis to ensure compliance with safety, feasibility, and performance standards. President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, Matthieu de Tugny, commended CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua for their ambition and expressed gratitude for their trust and collaboration. Chief Engineer of Hudong-Zhonghua, Song Wei, emphasized that the new LNG carrier will provide enhanced operation flexibility to meet the growing shipping demand.

During Gastech 2023 in Singapore, Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group with Approval in Principle (AiP) for their innovative LNG carrier design. This new vessel will have a record-breaking capacity of 271,000 cubic meters and will incorporate the GTT NO 96 membrane containment system in its five cargo tanks. BV conducted a thorough preliminary design review and hazard identification analysis to ensure the highest levels of safety, feasibility, and performance in accordance with classification rules and regulations. President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, Matthieu de Tugny, expressed his admiration for CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua’s ambition and their leadership role in the Chinese shipbuilding industry. Chief Engineer of Hudong-Zhonghua, Song Wei, highlighted that the new LNG carrier design will offer increased operational flexibility to meet the rising demand for shipping.

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