South Korea
New alliance to work on offshore ammonia cracking solution
Amogy, HD KSOE, POSCO, Seoul National University (SNU) and ABS have partnered up to jointly explore the technological feasibility of an innovative offshore ammonia cracking solution aimed at delivering low-cost, accessible clean hydrogen fuel.
ABS and HD KSOE to work on innovative systems for zero-carbon ships
Classification society ABS and South Korean shipbuilding major HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the development and certification of innovative systems for next-generation, zero-carbon ships.
LS Cable & System looking to enter hydrogen value chain
LS Cable & System plans to enter the hydrogen value chain by pursuing the localization of non-metallic hydrogen pipes as a national project together with the Korea Gas Safety Corporation.
Eight new LNG carriers to feature French firm’s tanks
France’s technological containment specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has been hired by two Korean shipyards to design tanks for two sets of four new liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGCs) on behalf of an undisclosed shipowner.
LR partners with Amogy and Rotoboost on fuel cell and CCS study to support emissions reduction
UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered into a joint development project (JDP) with Norway-headquartered hydrogen company Rotoboost and U.S.-based provider of ammonia-to-power solutions Amogy, seeking to assess opportunities for emissions reduction through a fuel cell and pre-com
Avikus and DNV join forces for ‘world-first’ autonomous type approval
Avikus, an autonomous navigation solutions venture founded by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group, and Norway-based classification society DNV have teamed up on ‘world’s first’ approval of autonomous vessel systems. The partnership between Avikus and DNV represents a ‘signi
Amogy and HD KSOE EcoPhin to jointly work on ammonia-powered solutions for maritime sector
U.S.-based provider of ammonia-to-power solutions Amogy has formed a new partnership with propulsion system specialist HD KSOE EcoPhin to deploy their respective technologies to enhance ammonia-powered solutions across the maritime sector. For the most part, the partnership will focus on the integra
Denmark’s Port Esbjerg bolsters offshore wind, ammonia, and hydrogen ties with Korea’s Ulsan port
Denmark’s Port Esbjerg and Korea’s Port of Ulsan have formed a strategic partnership to drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry through both parties’ experience in handling hydrogen and ammonia as well as offshore wind projects. Port Esbjerg revealed the collaboration via social
LR and KRISO unite to advance validation and verification processes in marine automation
Led by efforts to advance the integration of autonomous technologies in the maritime sector, classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) have entered a joint development program, focused on verifying and validating marine autonom
Institutes from Korea and Sweden ink maritime research collaboration deal
Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) and Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the maritime research area.
Wan Hai Lines christens new eco-friendly 13,100 TEU newbuilding
Taiwanese shipping company Wan Hai Lines has held a naming ceremony for its newest containership, the WAN HAI A17, at Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard. The vessel was named in a ceremony officiated by Wan Hai Lines chairman Po-Ting Chen and S.A. Choi, vice chairman & CEO of Samsung Heavy Indu
EMF and Atlas Maritime formalize $372M ammonia carrier trio order at HD KSOE
Denmark’s fund management company focused on maritime investments European Maritime Finance (EMF), in collaboration with international shipping company Atlas Maritime, has confirmed the order of three LPG/ammonia carriers at South Korean shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). HD HHI’s parent co