LR awards approval in principle to Seaspan Corporation for feeder ship design

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for its feeder ship design.

Next-generation feeder ship design

The vessel, measuring 198m in length and developed by Technolog, is reportedly futureproofed in its design and can be converted from LNG to ammonia fuel during its lifetime.

The design of the feeder ship reportedly meets current market demands and anticipates future challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry. By completing the AiP process, Seaspan, Technolog and Lloyd’s Register say they have laid the groundwork for future advancements in feeder vessel technology in this rapidly evolving space.

Strategic partnership

The project builds on the previous work LR has conducted with Seaspan Corporation. Seaspan is a founding partner of several LR Safety Tech Accelerator initiatives, including the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative and the Cargo Fire and Loss Innovation Initiative. Seaspan and LR are also collaborating on initiatives focusing on how the energy transition is affecting seafarer safety. LR, Seaspan and Technolog will cooperate on phase 2 of this project, which will be a DF ammonia feeder vessel.

Andy McKeran, chief commercial officer at LR, said, “We are very pleased to grant approval in principle to Seaspan for their innovative next-generation feeder vessel design. This achievement highlights Seaspan’s dedication to excellence and sustainability in maritime transportation, and LR remains committed to supporting industry leaders like Seaspan in their pursuit of cutting-edge solutions that drive positive change and set new standards for the future of shipping.”

Peter Jackson, senior vice president (SVP) of assets and technology at Seaspan Corporation, commented, “We are committed to providing creative solutions to our customers in support of their decarbonization journey. 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.”

In related news, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable the two organizations to collaborate on energy transition opportunities. Click here to read the full story.