DNV approves HMD gas carrier design

The vessel caters to the rising demand for Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) vessels and aligns with industry trends toward larger ships and stricter environmental regulations.

“This vessel design represents a new concept in ship design aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and meeting the evolving demands of the gas carrier market,” said Dong-Jin Lee, head of Initial Design Division at HMD.

“In addition to our present 40K and 45K class MGCs, we can expand our portfolio by introducing a new 60K class MGC.”

With similar specifications to MGCs but a larger cargo capacity akin to LGCs the vessel can access MGC-friendly ports, boosting operational efficiency.

The design incorporates a double hull structure for enhanced collision stability and a trunk deck to increase cargo capacity.

This optimised hull design also improves fuel efficiency, offering substantial CAPEX and OPEX savings, reports HMD.

DNV’s AiP confirms the vessel’s stability and structural feasibility, indicating no significant obstacles to the concept’s realisation.

“HMD’s commitment to pioneering new technologies and DNV’s expertise in enhancing safety and compliance have resulted in a design tailored to address the challenges of today and the future,” said Vidar Dolonen, DNV regional manager Korea & Japan.