Technolog's feeder ship design will initially use LNG but can
transition to ammonia propulsion during its operational
lifecycle.
LONDON, May 21, 2024
/CNW/ - Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle
(AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for its innovative Next Generation
Feeder Ship Design. The vessel, measuring 198 m in length and developed by Technolog, is
future-proofed in its design and can be efficiently converted from
LNG to Ammonia Fuel during its lifetime, trading efficiently in
today's market and being ready for tomorrow's.
Completion of the AiP process for the feeder ship design
underscores Seaspan's commitment to delivering cutting-edge
solutions in support of its customers decarbonisation journeys. By
collaborating with Technolog and LR, Seaspan has developed a
solution that meets current market demands and anticipates future
challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry.
The unique design of the Next Generation Feeder Ship showcases
the direction that ship design may take in the future. By
completing the AiP process, Seaspan, Technolog, and Lloyd's
Register have laid the groundwork for future advancements in feeder
vessel technology in this rapidly evolving space.
The project builds on the previous work LR has conducted with
Seaspan Corporation. Seaspan is a founding partner of several LR
Safety Tech Accelerator initiatives, including "Methane Abatement
in Maritime Innovation" and "Cargo Fire and Loss Innovation".
Seaspan and LR are also collaborating on initiatives focusing on
how energy transition is affecting seafarer safety.
LR, Seaspan and Technolog all look forward to beginning work on
phase 2 of this project, which will be a DF Ammonia Feeder
Vessel.
Andy McKeran, Chief Commercial Officer at Lloyd's Register,
said: "We are very pleased to grant Approval in Principle
to Seaspan for their innovative Next Generation Feeder Vessel
Design. This achievement highlights Seaspan's dedication to
excellence and sustainability in maritime transportation and LR
remains committed to supporting industry leaders like Seaspan in
their pursuit of cutting-edge solutions that drive positive change
and set new standards for the future of shipping."
Peter Jackson, SVP of Assets
and Technology at Seaspan Corporation, said: "We are committed
to providing creative solutions to our customers in support of
their decarbonisation journey and the best way to do this is
through partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders such
as LR and Technolog. Seaspan and LR have partnered to address
important topics for many years, and this is an excellent result of
one of those partnerships. Technolog's input has also provided a
creative solution and demonstrated their leadership in the ship
design and Feeder Ship segment."
About Lloyd's Register
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performance across the ocean economy.
Lloyd's Register (LR) is a global professional services group
specialising in marine engineering and technology. With a heritage
going back more than 260 years to the establishment of the world's
first marine classification society, LR is dedicated to setting and
improving standards for the safety of ships.
LR is a leading provider of classification and compliance
services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients
design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of
safety and environmental compliance.
LR also provides advice, support and solutions on fleet
performance, fleet optimisation and voyage optimisation, enhancing
our clients' digital capabilities. Their digital solutions are
relied upon by more than 20,000 vessels.
In the race to zero emissions, LR's research, technical
expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable
maritime energy transition.
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About Seaspan
Corporation
Seaspan is a worldwide leader in independent maritime asset
management and ownership, focusing on long-term, fixed-rate leases
to the world's most prominent container shipping lines. As of
March 31, 2024, Seaspan's operating
fleet consisted of 165 vessels, with an additional 23 vessels under
construction, delivering through to December
2024 and increasing total fleet capacity to approximately
1.9 million TEU on a fully delivered basis. In addition, the
company has entered shipbuilding contracts for six 10,800 CEU pure
car, truck carrier (PCTC) newbuild vessels as of March 31, 2024. For more information, visit
seaspancorp.com.
SOURCE Seaspan Corporation