The Liberian Registry and Korean Register (KR) grant AiP to Samsung

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest registry, and the Korean Register (KR) granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on November 19 for the basic design of its wing sail-equipped LNG carrier. The wing sail, an eco-friendly auxiliary propulsion system, generates thrust through lift created by the pressure difference between the upper

KR, HD KSOE, HD HHI, KSS Line, and Liberian Registry partner for ammonia bunkering guidelines

 A landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering has been established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KR (Korean Register), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry.  As the demand for ammonia-fueled vessels rises, this partnership aims

KR grants AiP to SHI for 9,300 TEU ammonia-fueled container ship

At GASTECH 2024, KR (Korean Register) announced that it has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for their “9,300 TEU Ammonia-Fueled Container Ship”. As the global maritime industry intensifies efforts to meet stricter decarbonization targets, ammonia is gaining prominence as a potential zero-carbon fuel. In light of the current trends,

KR celebrates arrival of innovative low-carbon sailing cargo ship

KR announces delivery of the groundbreaking low-carbon sailing cargo ship SV Juren Ae (IMO no. 1021245) to the Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation (MISC). Built under KR class in South Korea, this innovative vessel marks a significant milestone in sustainable maritime transport. Funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI), the SV Juren Ae, a 48-meter-long, 300

KR conducts risk assessment on Korea’s first onboard CCS

 KR has announced the successful installation of an onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) with purely domestic technology, and it will soon undergo internal verification testing. The project began in April 2023 as a collaborative effort with HMM, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), and PANASIA. As a result of this collaboration, the system was installed on the

KR signs MoU on ammonia fuel cell systems

KR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Ocean, Amogy, and Hanwha Aerospace at Posidonia 2024 for the technical collaboration and certification of ammonia reformers and ammonia fuel cell systems on ships. The ammonia reformers, used to produce gas with hydrogen as the main component and supply it to fuel cell stacks, are

SHI gets approval for ammonia carrier design

Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle for the 150,000 cu m ultra-large ammonia carrier developed by Samsung Heavy Industries during Posidonia 2024. The 150,000 cu m ultra-large ammonia carrier was developed as part of a joint development project between KR and SHI. It is designed to transport large quantities of ammonia while using

KR Grants AiP for 150K ultra-large ammonia carrier

KR announced that it has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the 150K ultra-large ammonia carrier developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with them for the development of 9,300 TEU ammonia-fueled container ships on June 5th at Posidonia 2024. The 150K ultra-large ammonia carrier was developed as

Classification societies on new fuels pathway

China Classification Society (CCS) has released 87 green-ship-related guidelines and provided classification services for over 30 methanol or ammonia fueled vessels. Korean Register (KR) is currently developing a 4-stroke ammonia-fueled engine with HD KSOE and STX Engine, with a dual focus on engine performance and crew safety. At the research facility, the risks are being

KR approves methanol MR tanker

As part of the Joint Development Project (JDP) between the three companies, the MR tanker is designed as a dual-fuel vessel, harnessing the power of marine gas oil (MGO) and methanol.