In Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced it had secured the world’s first Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for two proprietary safety technologies developed for ammonia-fueled vessels. The certification covers an ammonia discharge monitoring device and a toxic area zoning system, marking a major milestone in preparing ammonia propulsion for commercial […]
In Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the shipbuilding affiliate of HD Hyundai, announced a strategic agreement with TerraPower on March 12 to expand manufacturing capacity of advanced nuclear plants. The signing was attended by senior officials including TerraPower founder Bill Gates, and HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman. Kisun Chung. TerraPower’s Natrium plant integrates a sodium-cooled […]
In South Korea, Chosun reports China’s dominance in global shipbuilding is driving a surge in demand for advanced Korean ship engines, solidifying South Korea’s technological edge in the maritime sector. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, a leader in large and eco-friendly ship engine production, exported 80 large engines and 250 medium-sized engines to China in 2024, […]
In the United Kingdom, Riviera Maritime News reports HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division signed a contract to supply 18 methanol dual-fuel engines to Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in China for construction of 2,400-TEU feeder vessels for Taiwan’s Evergreen Line. The contract marks Hyundai Heavy’s first order for methanol dual-fuel engines for feeder ships, […]
In the United Kingdom, Lloyd’s Register granted Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a 15,300 TEU ammonia-powered dual-fuel container ship, serving as an early validation that confirms the feasibility and compliance of the design with safety standards. The project aims to address the shipping industry’s carbon reduction efforts through alternative fuel solutions. […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully developed the world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine, the ‘H22CDF-LA,’ receiving key certifications from major global classification societies. The engine, designed to run on carbon-free ammonia, was tested from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at HD HHI’s Engine Techno Center in Ulsan, South […]
