HD Hyundai’s OCCS retrofit design receives DNV’s nod

South Korean companies HD Hyundai Marine Solution, HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems have obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for their design of an onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) system for retrofits.

The joint industry project (JIP) between DNV and the HD Hyundai companies focused on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual fuel, 15,000 TEU ultra-large containership built by the HD Hyundai Group. The JIP integrated advanced carbon capture and liquefaction systems developed by Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems and HD KSOE.

The collaboration leveraged the strengths of each partner: HD Hyundai Marine Solution for basic design, HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology for 3D modeling and detailed design, and DNV for verification based on the applicable international regulations and its classification rules and guidelines.

The retrofit design, which is applicable to a wide range of vessels, showcases the collaborative efforts of the HD Hyundai affiliates.

With the global maritime industry increasingly focused on reducing carbon emissions, DNV’s AiP confirmed that the OCCS technology is both feasible and prepared to meet emerging regulatory requirements.

“We are proud to receive this certificate, and this AiP proves HD Hyundai’s design capability in the retrofit market. HD HMS has added OCCS retrofitting, along with Dual Fuel Engine Retrofit and FSRU/FSU conversion, to its eco-friendly retrofit business in order to provide total solutions that meet various customers’ requirements,” Ki-Dong Lee, CEO of HD Hyundai Marine Solution stated.

“The AiP underscores the importance of collaborative innovation in advancing maritime decarbonization. Our joint efforts with these forward-thinking companies demonstrate the potential of OCCS technology as an immediate and practical solution to reduce emissions in shipping,” Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager of DNV Korea and Japan, stated.

HD KSOE recently received AiP from DNV for its electric propulsion liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) carrier design concept that could enable 80,000 cubic meters of LH₂ storage and transport. The project could enable large-scale hydrogen shipping and support the maritime industry’s green transition.