SHI’s LH₂ carrier features a vacuum-insulated Type C tank system integrated with a robust hull and supporting structure. The design incorporates advanced materials and engineering solutions to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the vessel under extreme cryogenic conditions.
Some of the new design features include: the spherical tank shape, which has been optimized to reduce size and weight, the supports between the inner and outer tanks are made of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFPR), to prevent heat influx and minimizing cargo losses due to boil-off gas (BOG) during the transport of cryogenic cargo.
CS Bang, Vice President of SHI, said: “Receiving DNV’s AiP is a testament to our engineering capabilities and vision for hydrogen transport. We believe this vessel will play a vital role in building a global hydrogen supply chain.” (....)