Sout Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has actually provided the globe’s biggest LNG-fueled mass service provider.

The 50,000 dwt vessel was gotten in 2016 by Ilshin Logistics in cooperation with steelmaker POSCO. It includes a brand-new cryogenic Type ‘C’ LNG gas container constructed from high-manganese steel established by POSCO and also accepted by worldwide category culture Lloyd’s Register.

Upon getting in solution, the ship will certainly be made use of to transfer sedimentary rock freights in the Korean seaside profession in support of POSCO.

The vessel is the outcome of a cooperation job, revealed in July 2016, to establish the very first in a brand-new generation of environmentally-friendly LNG-fuelled mass service providers. The job has actually been referred to as a vital turning point in initiatives to sustain broader fostering of LNG as gas.

The vessel is under dual-class by both Lloyd’s Register (LR) and alsoKorean Register It has actually been validated to be in conformity with the International Gas Fuel (IGF) Code and also been licensed for High Manganese Steel Welding Consumables, Welding Procedure Approval and also Material Approval.

JT Lee, LR’s Chief Representative & & Marine Manager for Korea, commented: “I am very excited and proud to see the successful delivery of the world’s first 50,000 dwt LNG-fuelled bulk carrier with contribution from LR for the certification and approval. This outstanding achievement is also attributed to a concerted effort between industry partners, with their pioneering spirit and tenacity. The successful delivery of the vessel should be a significant indication to the market of a reasonable and solid solution to the preparation for emission compliant eco-friendly designs.”