Approval in principle (AiP) has been granted for a new design of an intra-Europe box ship that has an option for using LNG as fuel
DNV granted the AiP to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for a new design of an intra-Europe 1,900-TEU feeder container ship. The AiP is the result of a joint development project between DNV and HMD to develop a highly efficient and reliable feeder vessel design to respond to the European shortsea container market. The design was reviewed for compliance with DNV’s rules for container ships, including the option of using LNG as a ship fuel. DNV also provided technical support on the basic design in terms of stability, cargo loading and unloading, and the machinery arrangement concept and accommodation.
“With the AiP, we are confident HMD can supply feeder ships optimised to operate within Europe,” said HMD chief technical officer and executive vice president Young Jun Nam. “Euro-Congreen 1,900 is focused on cargo loading and superior fuel consumption as countermeasures to stricter carbon footprint regulations and future demand. We will lead the feeder market by creating new value for customers. The ships will also be ready to use LNG as fuel and other alternative fuels.”
Similar to the previous Congreen 1,800-TEU design development project, the flexible design ensures extended Euro-size container stowage in the hold and on deck, and 45-ft of container stowage in a designated hold and on deck. The ship also fulfils the requirements of EEDI phase III at diesel mode by a wide margin. A new LNG fuel concept, with a type C tank located behind the deckhouse, was also applied as an option, and incorporates the latest version of the 6S60ME-C10.5 main engine.
DNV Maritime regional manager Korea & Japan Vidar Dolonen said “The AiP comes at a time when European shortsea shipping is growing rapidly, and when ships that comply with environmental regulations are needed to an unprecedented degree.”
The DNV Container Excellence Centre in Hamburg provided technical advice to HMD during the joint development period to enhance the cargo optimisation and assess the design’s compliance with environmental requirements, including EEXI.
“HMD and DNV have long-established insight and experience in the container segment,” said DNV container ship segment director Jan-Olaf Probst. “We’re looking forward to working further with HMD and the owners to provide our expertise throughout this ship type’s building and operational stages.”
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