LR approves SHI LNG VLCC

Under the aegis of a joint project, VLCC2020, with SHI, LR assessed the technical feasibility of the LNG fuel supply system and energy saving technologies, including SAVER Air, a SHI patented air lubrication system, and Norsepower’s rotor sail solution. SHI’s LNG-fuelled VLCC design is estimated to reduce approximately 25% of CO2 emissions and 99% of sulphur oxides, compared to conventional VLCC design.

JT Jung, SHI’s chief technology officer, said, “This is a significant milestone for SHI and demonstrates our commitment to taking a step forward to help meet the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a technically and commercially viable design.”

Norsepower’s chief sales officer, Jukka Kuuskoski, said, “We are excited to be collaborating with SHI and Lloyd’s Register on this project. We are optimistic that support from these industry leading organisations will open up the market for our rotor sail technology to a larger number of VLCCs and similar ships.”

Thomas Aschert, LR’s North Europe area manager for marine & offshore, said, “We are proud to work with SHI on a such a future-focused LNG-fuelled VLCC design and this AiP demonstrates SHI and Norsepower’s commitment to supporting the shipping industry to reduce GHG emissions ahead of the IMO’s 2050 deadline.”