British classification community Lloyd’s Check in (LR) has awarded commendation in concept to containership proprietor Seaspan for its next-generation feeder boxship design.
The vessel, measuring 198 m in space and advanced by way of German naval architects Technolog is about to be powered by way of LNG however will also be transformed to run on ammonia.
LR, Seaspan, and Technolog will quickly start paintings on the second one section of this undertaking, which might be a dual-fuel ammonia feeder vessel.
“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 the feeder ship segment,” stated Peter Jackson, SVP of property and generation at Seaspan.
The undertaking builds at the earlier paintings LR has carried out with Seaspan such because the Methane Diminish in Maritime Innovation initiative and Shipment Hearth and Loss Innovation initiative. The 2 also are taking part on projects that specialize in how the power transition is affecting seafarer protection.