Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for its Next Generation Feeder Ship Design. The vessel, measuring 198 metres in length and developed by Technolog, can be efficiently converted from LNG to ammonia fuel during its lifetime.
By collaborating with Technolog and LR, Seaspan has developed a solution that meets current market demands and anticipates future challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry. The design of the Next Generation Feeder Ship showcases the direction that ship design may take in the future. By completing the AiP process, Seaspan, Technolog, and Lloyd’s Register have laid the groundwork for future advancements in feeder vessel technology in this rapidly evolving space.
The project builds on the previous work LR has conducted with Seaspan. Seaspan is a founding partner of several LR Safety Tech Accelerator initiatives, including “Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative” (MAMII) and “Cargo Fire and Loss Innovation Initiative”. Seaspan and LR are also collaborating on initiatives focusing on how the energy transition is affecting seafarer safety.
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DF Ammonia Feeder Vessel
LR, Seaspan and Technolog all look forward to beginning work on phase 2 of this project, which will be a DF Ammonia Feeder Vessel.
Peter Jackson, SVP of Assets and Technology at Seaspan Corporation: ‘We are committed to providing creative solutions to our customers in support of their decarbonisation journey and the best way to do this is through partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders such as LR and Technolog. 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 feeder ship segment.’
Photo: Artist impression of the Next Generation Feeder Ship Design (provided by Lloyd’s Register).
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