Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai, for its 210,000 dwt multi-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design.

As informed, the design features flexibility for multiple fuel types, including conventional fuels, LNG, ammonia, and methanol, supporting shipowners in adapting to current and emerging environmental regulations as well as future fuel availability.