Lloyd’s Register, South Korean uni to set up global certification framework for liquid hydrogen shipping
UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register and South Korea’s Pusan National University (PNU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the first-ever global certification framework for liquid hydrogen shipping.
The framework aims to create the first internationally recognized joint performance evaluation and certification framework for liquid hydrogen carriers and onboard systems, helping to reduce uncertainty at the design and approval stages of projects.
Lloyd’s Register and PNU’s Hydrogen Ship Technology Center will jointly evaluate the cryogenic and insulation performance of storage tanks and associated piping systems, verify structural integrity under operational loads, and carry out detailed safety and risk assessments for onboard storage and transport systems.
Jae-Myung Lee, Director of the PNU Hydrogen Ship Technology Center, said: “This agreement effectively designates PNU’s Hydrogen Ship Technology Center as a liquid hydrogen performance evaluation and certification institution by Lloyd’s Register, the world’s leading classification and technical certification organization in the maritime sector. It marks the establishment of the world’s first certification body in
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