The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), alongside HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, has achieved a significant milestone by completing a joint development project for a 16,000-TEU ultra-large container ship with a battery hybrid system. ABS granted approval in principle for the vessel’s electrical design, underscoring advancements in eco-friendly shipping technologies.
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) is leading a project to recycle evaporated gas emitted during the construction of liquefied natural gas-powered ships into city gas. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is part of a national task established by the South Korean Ministry.
ABS and representatives from the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) consortium have signed a joint development agreement (JDP) to enable onboard manufacturing of repair parts using 3D printing technology. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency in the maritime industry by supporting rapid maintenance, repair, and operations on sailing merchant vessels. The partnership includes ABS, HHI, CScam, and KITECH, focusing on developing a framework for assessing parts fabricated at sea.
