ClassNK has issued the first Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an oil tanker powered by liquefied hydrogen.
Uyeno Transtech, Yanmar Power Technology Co. and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co. are working on the novela propulsion system which would fuel a 5,000KL oil tanker, under a demonstration project with the Nippon Foundation.
ClassNK carried out a review of a design concept of the ship based on its alternative fuel regulations for fuel and fuel cell power systems.
It will contribute to the project from the perspective of safety evaluation to support the decarbonisation of shipping.
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