LR Approves HD Hyundai LNG Carrier Design with Wind Challenger

Yesterday at Gastech Exhibition & Conference, LR awarded Approval in Principle to Samsung Heavy Industries for the design of a 174,000m³ LNG carrier equipped with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.'s Wind Challenger wind-assisted propulsion system. The Approval in Principle marks the first application of MOL’s Wind Challenger technology on a LNG carrier of this scale. Read more: https://loom.ly/SBSCJzA #Gastech #LNG #WindPower

This #semisubmersible #floatingproductionunit (#FPU) concept expands Sevan Deepwater Technology's portfolio to entail not only its signature cylindrical hulls but also semi-submersibles. The Norwegian player claims that the FPU is designed for easy scalability and adaptability for multiple projects, ensuring an optimized hull design for all weather conditions and client requirements. Read more: https://buff.ly/KpshwPG #oilgas #offshoreenergy #oilandgas #energy #oilandgasnews #oil #gas #naturalgas 📸 Sevan's semi-submersible FPU design; Source: Sevan Deepwater Technology (Sevan DWT) 

Carnegie engineers were on the ground at BiMEP Biscay Marine Energy Platform during recent subsea cable testing and upgrades. Excellent to see the site works progressing at BiMEP in preparation for the ACHIEVE deployment. Access to test sites like BiMEP, with an existing grid connection and infrastructure, is an important enabler of the emerging wave energy industry. #GridIntegration #SubseaCable #ACHIEVE #BiMEP #WavePower #TechnicalInterface #CETO

Bureau Veritas has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) for its newly developed floating offshore wind turbine foundation – SnapWind Float.

🎥 Discover Our New LNG Carrier with 4 Wind Challengers! 🚢 We’re excited to unveil our latest video showcasing the new LNG carrier equipped with four Wind Challenger hard sail wind-assisted propulsion systems, jointly developed with HHI and SHI! ☞YouTube video: https://lnkd.in/gFGczJf8 Following our announcement on September 8th, we have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for two innovative membrane-type LNG carrier designs featuring four Wind Challenger units. Safety evaluations were also conducted in collaboration with the respective flag states. Preliminary calculations show that fuel savings could reach up to 30% per voyage, with an average annual saving of 15–20%. You can see our new vessel design at the Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2025 in Milan from September 9th to 12th. Be sure to visit us at our booth (Stand G32, Hall 18)! For related information about AiP of New LNG Carrier Equipped with 4 Wind Challenger, please check the following link; https://lnkd.in/gjHqP6ja #MOL #shipping #LNG #Wind #WindChallenger #Gastech

This is a brilliant showcase of cross-sector innovation! ⚡ By combining LNG technology with wind-assisted propulsion, MOL highlights how renewable solutions can complement existing energy carriers. A great example of how the shipping industry is positioning itself as a partner in global decarbonization. 🌍⛴️ #CleanEnergy #WindChallenger #Decarbonization #Innovation”

At MOL, we are committed to driving innovation that enhances efficiency, safety, and sustainability across global shipping. This new technology is another example of how our industry is developing solutions that not only deliver commercial value but also support the transition toward a low-carbon future. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with partners and stakeholders as we integrate such advancements into our operations and contribute to a more sustainable energy and shipping ecosystem.

In response to the accelerating global transition to clean energy, UNIR is keeping pace with the times by establishing a production system dedicated to offshore wind and subsea energy infrastructure. Our modern manufacturing facility, strategically located in a port city, is equipped with spiral winding machines and multiple extrusion lines, enabling us to produce large-diameter, long-distance, and complex-structure umbilicals and power cables. We specialize in the development of multi-core composite cables and high-voltage, high-tensile energy and signal transmission systems, making us a reliable partner for offshore wind farms, floating platforms, and subsea infrastructure projects. Let’s build sustainable energy infrastructure, together. #OffshoreWind #SubmarineCable #EnergyInfrastructure #CableManufacturing #FloatingWind #GreenTransition #Umbilicals

20–30MW wind turbines are on the horizon. But what does that mean for transport and installation? At the #WindWeek2025 Offshore Foundations Focus Day, Jeroen Berkhout, Project Director at OFFSHORETRONIC, explores the coming shift: ▪️Foundation dimensions for next-gen WTGs ▪️Supply chain capacity for >3,500t monopiles ▪️Lessons from the last 10 years of T&I projects ▪️Opportunities for emerging markets A session that tackles the real implications of turbine scale-up. #WindWeek #OffshoreFoundations #30MW #DorintBremen #IQPCGermany #IQPC

Hanwha Engine delivers first VCR engine for LNG carriers Hanwha Engine, a subsidiary of Hanwha Ocean, has built what it calls the world’s first variable compression ratio (VCR) dual-fuel engine for an LNG carrier. The WinGD-designed 5X72DF-2.2 engine uses VCR technology to adjust compression ratios in real time, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Hanwha said the system can cut methane slip during gas operation by 30–50% compared with existing technologies. The first engine will be installed on an LNG carrier under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries for QatarEnergy’s North Field expansion project, which aims to double the nation’s LNG production capacity by 2026. Don't forget to register for Riviera’s Maritime Decarbonisation Conference, Europe, which will take place at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 30 September–1 October 2025. #LNG #Shipping #Decarbonisation #MethaneSlip #MaritimeTechnology