Five Chinese gas carrier and FSRU vessel projects receive Bureau Veritas' blessing
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has awarded approval in principle (AIP) certificates for five vessel projects developed by Chinese Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group), spanning LNG and ethane carriers, a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), onboard carbon capture (OCC)-ready design and 3D classification.
The review process focused on classification aspects, including the vessels’ principal dimensions and cargo handling and cargo containment systems, with particular attention to energy efficiency, carbon emissions, and operational adaptability, ensuring the designs are compliant with international standards and BV’s Rules.
The AiPs were awarded for the newly developed P-Flex 201,000 cu m Panama-Max LNG carrier, with BV validating its performance improvements, including a 15.5% larger cargo capacity compared to classic 174,000 cu m LNG carriers and up to 5% lower energy consumption per unit of cargo transported, and the 174,000 cu m LNG FSRU, which features a dual-function design as it can operate both an FSRU and an LNG carrier (LNGC).
The key features reviewed include the propulsion system that meets the operational requirements of both modes, the use of a NO96 GW containment system that eliminates loading level
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