At the Posidonia Trade Fair, DNV Maritime’s Vidar Dolonen awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ CTO, Hongryeul Ryu. This certificate recognizes HHI’s innovative LPG dual-fuel container vessel design, promising enhanced efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational reliability for the smaller container segment.
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced initial orders for the Pentagon Star, an innovative mass rescue device for swift recovery during maritime and aviation crises. Designed for high-impact situations, it inflates into a floating platform accommodating up to 100 individuals, enhancing search and rescue operations with its lightweight and efficient design.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp to develop a floating data center (FDC) design. This initiative aims to create scalable offshore digital infrastructure, addressing land-based facility constraints by utilizing shipbuilding methods for efficiency and sustainability.
French engineering firm GTT has teamed up with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and BW LNG to create the first large-scale LNG carriers with a three-cargo-tank design. This innovative configuration, featuring the GTT Mark III Flex system, enhances cargo efficiency and reduces emissions, promising a sustainable future for LNG transport.
ESAB has introduced the Sentinel A70 PRO helmet, a premium flip-up automatic helmet designed for heavy industry. It features advanced optics, integrated lighting, and Bluetooth connectivity. The innovative design includes a 4.65 x 3.58 inch auto-darkening filter, enhancing protection and productivity while allowing seamless transitions between welding and grinding tasks.
Researchers at SINTEF are developing a wide barge to transport heavy substructures for offshore wind turbines. Weighing thousands of tonnes, these substructures can now be moved using innovative methods. Collaborating with Aker Solutions and others, they aim to transport multiple units simultaneously, enhancing Norway’s offshore wind supply capabilities.
NYK has initiated a crew transfer vessel (CTV) newbuilding project, utilizing 3D technology throughout design and construction. In collaboration with Kosaba Shipbuilding and Smert Design, the project aims to enhance safety and efficiency for CTVs servicing offshore wind farms, minimizing construction rework and improving maintenance operations.
DNV has completed a study for EMSA on hydrogen safety as a marine fuel, recommending a design-based approach for hydrogen-fueled vessels. The report emphasizes the need for secondary enclosures and additional technical barriers due to hydrogen’s unique hazards, highlighting the importance of crew training and robust containment systems to mitigate risks.
GustoMSC, a subsidiary of NOV, has secured contracts to design and supply equipment for Hanwha Ocean’s new wind turbine installation vessel, based on the NG-16000X design. Scheduled for delivery in Q2 2028, this vessel will enhance South Korea’s offshore wind capabilities, supporting the government’s goal of 25 GW by 2035.
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by Consórcio Marenova to design four handy-size product tankers for Petrobras Transporte, valued at over $31 million. These vessels, measuring 150.6 meters long, will feature advanced systems and be ready for methanol and ethanol, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in Brazil’s shipbuilding industry.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a floating offshore substation design tailored for deepwater wind farms. This innovative concept features a robust structural health management system, enhancing asset integrity and enabling efficient electricity transmission from wind turbines to onshore grids.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received approval in principle from ClassNK for specialized vessels designed for subsea power cable jointing and burial. This project, in collaboration with Sumitomo Electric, Furukawa Electric, and NYK Line, aims to enhance power transmission integrity, particularly for offshore wind energy connections in Hokkaido.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., alongside Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” LINE, MOL, NYK Line, JMU, and NSY, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a standard design framework for liquefied CO2 carriers and next-gen alternative fuel vessels. This initiative emphasizes decarbonization technologies, enhancing Japan’s shipbuilding competitiveness globally.
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has granted SRC an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its innovative tank design, Methanol Superstorage. Utilizing Sandwich Plate System technology, it nearly doubles storage capacity for methanol and ethanol compared to conventional tanks, addressing challenges related to methanol’s lower energy density. This marks a significant industry milestone.
At the NOR-Shipping Messe Fair, DNV awarded HD Hyundai Heavy Industries an Approval in Principle for its innovative 40,000 CBM liquefied CO₂ carrier design. By reducing the number of freight tanks from four to three, the design enhances operational efficiency and simplifies maintenance, marking a significant advancement in CO₂ transportation technology.
