▶ Secured basic approval for high-pressure dual-fuel propulsion LNG cargo management system and collaborated with GTT on next-generation cargo hold development
▶ The first Korean shipbuilder to establish a strategic partnership with MMMCZCS, taking the lead in shaping international policies
▶ “HD Hyundai will lead maritime decarbonization through technological innovation and global cooperation”

HD Hyundai is presenting its future vision for maritime decarbonization at the world’s largest maritime and offshore exhibition.

HD Hyundai announced its participation in ‘Nor-Shipping 2025’, which takes place from Tuesday, June 3 to Friday, June 6 in Oslo, Norway. The event is expected to draw more than 800 companies from 47 countries and attract over 30,000 global attendees.

Top executives from HD Hyundai, including Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries CEO Lee Sang-kyun, and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Head of Future Technology Institute Jang Kwang-pil, will attend to share the group’s future vision for the shipbuilding and marine industries.

HD Hyundai will position its core theme for ‘Nor-Shipping 2025’ around establishing leadership in decarbonization technologies for the global shipbuilding and marine industries and plans to explore expanded collaboration opportunities with various organizations and institutions throughout the exhibition period.

On Wednesday, June 4, HD Hyundai will receive Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the cargo handling and fuel systems of its independently developed next-generation high-pressure dual-fuel (ME-GI) LNG carrier. This system is designed to replace conventional cryogenic high-pressure compressors by compressing and re-supplying boil-off gas (BOG), thereby minimizing cargo loss and significantly enhancing operational efficiency and economic performance for shipowners.

HD Hyundai will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the French engineering firm GTT to jointly develop a new trapezoidal-shaped membrane cargo tank. This next-generation tank structure is optimized for the vessel’s hull form, enabling efficient utilization of space all the way to the bow. The structure not only ensures cargo stability but also maximizes transportable volume, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency.

HD Hyundai will also strengthen its collaboration with global classification societies to advance technology development. The company plans to jointly develop a hybrid LNG carrier equipped with a high-efficiency Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system in partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR) of the UK. Under this collaboration, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will be responsible for developing the SOFC-based hybrid propulsion system and the basic design of the LNG carrier, while Lloyd’s Register will provide technical consulting support.

HD Hyundai is also stepping up in policy advocacy for maritime decarbonization. As the first Korean shipbuilder to do so, the company will form a strategic partnership with the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), a leading non-profit research institute driving the global shipping industry’s transition to net zero.

MMMCZCS collaborates with over 90 global partners, including Maersk, to develop decarbonized fuel technologies. The center holds significant influence within the international maritime industry, playing a key role in shaping regulations set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Through this partnership, HD Hyundai plans to actively participate in the development of international policies and regulatory frameworks for key decarbonization technologies, including ▲the transition to eco-friendly fuels and ▲the reduction of carbon emissions through maximized energy efficiency.

An official from HD Hyundai state, “As the world’s leading shipbuilder, HD Hyundai is accelerating the development of next-generation eco-friendly ship technologies to maintain its technological edge. We will continue to drive maritime decarbonization through relentless innovation and expanded collaboration with global partners.”