Norway-based classification society DNV has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to South Korea’s shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its 80,000 cbm liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier design.

As informed, SHI’s LH2 carrier features a vacuum-insulated Type C tank system integrated with a reinforced hull and supporting structure. The design reportedly incorporates advanced materials and engineering solutions to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the vessel under extreme cryogenic conditions.