DNV Approves Daehan Aframax Design
International accredited registrar DNV GL has awarded South Korean shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding (DHCS) an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of an LNG-fuelled 115,000 dwt Aframax tanker, it said December 28.
“We believe the completion of this joint development project will allow us to take a competitive position in a challenging market. Eco-friendly designs enabled DHCS to win newbuilding orders. The result of the JDP will be another enabler for us to strengthen our marketing strategy,” said DHCS CEO Yong-Duk Park.
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DHCS now has an approved design and source technology that can satisfy the sulphur cap regulations which will take effect on January 1, 2020, DNV GL said.
DNV GL reviewed and verified drawing packages related to gas-fuelled systems submitted by DHSC. “We are pleased to deliver this AiP to DHSC after an intensive six-month project and successful completion,” said Vidar Dolonen, regional manager of Korea and Japan at DNV, describing the AiP as "another concrete indication that the shipping industry is progressing in reducing its environmental impact.”