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LR Awards Approval in Principle for CSSC Huangpu Wenchong LNG Bunker Vessel Design
CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register for a 12,500 cubic metre LNG bunkering vessel concept.
Classification society Lloyd’s Register has granted Approval in Principle to CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. for a new 12,500 cubic metre LNG bunkering vessel design. The approval was finalised during the SMM 2026 maritime exhibition.
The classification society confirmed that the vessel design underwent an independent assessment to ensure compliance with its updated technical standards and class rules.
According to Lloyd’s Register, the bunker vessel incorporates Type C LNG cargo containment tanks. The evaluation reviewed multiple operational notations, encompassing gas handling systems, automation, cyber resilience, and environmental performance criteria.
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