HD Hyundai Marine Solutions Obtains Class Certification for 'Methanol Dual-Fuel Propulsion Retrofit Design'

Verification of System Stability in the Joint Development Project by Korean Register and HD Hyundai

A certificate of approval in principle (AIP) for the "Methanol Dual-Fuel Propulsion Retrofit Design," a joint development project conducted by HD Hyundai Marine Solutions at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center, was awarded. From the left in the photo, Seoh Heung-won, CEO of HD Hyundai ENT, Lee Ki-dong, CEO of HD Hyundai Marine Solutions, Kim Kyu-bong, HMM Maritime General Manager, Nam Young-jun, Vice President of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and Kim Yeon-tae, Head of Technology at Korean Register, are posing for a commemorative photo. Photo by HD Hyundai Marine Solutions

HD Hyundai Marine Solutions, a comprehensive solution company in the marine industry under HD Hyundai, is embarking on an eco-friendly decarbonization project for 'Methanol Dual-Fuel Propulsion Conversion.'

HD Hyundai Marine Solutions announced on the 25th that the 'Methanol Dual-Fuel Propulsion Conversion Design,' carried out recently in the form of a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Korean Register (KR), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and HD Hyundai E&T, has obtained basic certification (AIP) from Korean Register.

This project targeted a 16,000 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit) ultra-large container carrier operated by HMM, the largest container shipping company in Korea. HD Hyundai Marine Solutions was responsible for the overall system configuration and basic design work, overseeing the entire project.

HD Hyundai E&T performed 3D modeling and detailed design, while HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering handled the design and engineering of the newly developed Low Flashpoint Fuel Supply System (LFSS). Additionally, the methanol dual-fuel large engines produced by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, along with the independently developed methanol power engines and methanol tank technology, were applied to the system design.

Methanol is gaining attention as a next-generation eco-friendly fuel because it can significantly reduce emissions of pollutants such as sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and greenhouse gases compared to conventional marine fuels, and it can be stored and transported on ships without additional equipment. Accordingly, around 200 methanol-powered vessels are being ordered or converted, mainly by global major shipping companies such as Maersk, CMA-CGM, and HMM.

A representative from HD Hyundai Marine Solutions stated, "In line with the eco-friendly and decarbonization trend, engineering-based eco-friendly conversion projects are emerging as promising business areas. We plan to continuously expand our business scope through LNG, methanol, and ammonia dual-fuel propulsion conversions, LNG reliquefaction system conversions, and aging LNG vessel FSRU conversions."

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