LR Approves New 12,500 m³ LNG Bunkering Vessel Design
Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for a new LNG bunkering vessel design that can carry up to 12,500 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas.
The vessel concept incorporates Type C LNG cargo tanks and meets a range of class notations covering gas operations, automation, environmental performance, and cyber resilience.
LR's assessment was carried out in accordance with its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships and Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Ships for the Carriage of Liquefied Gas in Bulk.
CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. spokesperson stated, 'This Approval in Principle from Lloyd's Register validates the technical approach and provides a strong foundation for future development.'