HD Hyundai secures approval in principle for ammonia dual-fuel medium gas carrier

This development means that there are no technical obstacles in the design’s implementation.

DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HMD) for an ammonia dual-fuel medium gas carrier (MGC) design featuring a forward accommodation layout.

An AiP is an independent evaluation of a concept based on a predefined framework of requirements. It confirms the feasibility of the design and ensures there are no significant technical obstacles hindering its implementation.

According to DNV, the vessel concept relocates the crew accommodation block to the fore section for flexibility and additional useable space on board. This enables rge application of environmentally friendly technologies, such as carbon capture and storage units, alternative fuels, or other energy efficiency or emission reduction solutions.

The design also provides space for installing an ammonia dual-fuel propulsion system and carbon capture equipment, whilst providing flexibility for integrating future technology solutions to comply with shipping’s rapidly evolving environmental regulations.