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Busan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center to Advance Liquefied Hydrogen Ship Cooperation with Lloyd's Register and HMM

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Busan National University's Hydrogen Ship Technology Center, Lloyd's Register, and HMM have signed an agreement to advance cooperation in liquefied hydrogen ships.
  • The collaboration aims to enhance research capabilities in liquefied hydrogen ship demonstration and cryogenic technology, linking them with industry standards.
  • The partnership will focus on international certification, demonstration projects, safety management, and decarbonization in maritime transport.

Busan National University's Hydrogen Ship Technology Center has established a comprehensive cooperation framework with global classification societies and shipping companies. On May 26, the center signed a four-party memorandum of understanding with the UK's Lloyd's Register, South Korea's largest shipping company HMM, and the Busan Institute of Science and Technology Higher Education.

Through this multilateral agreement, we have secured a foundation for the demonstration and commercialization of liquefied hydrogen carriers that reflect the operational requirements of shipping companies. Through cooperation with Lloyd's Register, we will strive to grow into an international cooperation hub that leads global liquefied hydrogen ship technology standards.

— Lee Jae-myungThe director of the Busan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center expressed his vision for the collaboration.

This collaboration is built upon the Busan National University center's expertise in liquefied hydrogen ship demonstration and cryogenic technology research. It will integrate HMM's global shipping industry operations and Lloyd's Register's international certification proficiency. The Busan Institute of Science and Technology Higher Education will serve as a regional policy and connection platform. The agreement aims to elevate research standards to align with related industries and international norms.

The participating institutions committed to various areas of cooperation, including international certification activities, demonstration and pilot projects, industry and technology collaboration, research and development, knowledge exchange, and policy linkage. Their collective goal is to support the safety and sustainability of liquefied hydrogen-based maritime transport.

As a global classification and certification body, we will actively support the verification of safety and the development of international standards in the field of liquefied hydrogen transport based on our accumulated technical expertise and experience.

— Park Sung-guThe representative of Lloyd's Register in East Asia pledged support for the initiative.

Specific objectives include developing international certification and classification systems for liquefied hydrogen transport technology, exploring operational scenarios and business models for liquefied hydrogen carriers, and collaborating on safety management systems and risk assessments for liquefied hydrogen maritime transport. The partnership also aims to foster international cooperation, policy alignment, and lead efforts in shipping decarbonization, alongside regional cooperation projects and policy-industry linkages.

Through this cooperation, we plan to actively collaborate on the technological development for maritime transport using liquefied hydrogen, which is attracting attention as a next-generation eco-friendly fuel.

— Kim Young-sunThe head of HMM's Technology Innovation Research Institute outlined the company's commitment.

Busan National University's Hydrogen Ship Technology Center also held a 'Global Cooperation Technology Research Institute' plaque ceremony with Lloyd's Register, symbolizing their international collaboration. This partnership will expand joint international research, technical reviews, standardization, and certification-based cooperation in liquefied hydrogen ships and cryogenic marine systems. Center director Lee Jae-myung stated the agreement secures a foundation for demonstrating and commercializing liquefied hydrogen carriers that reflect shipping companies' operational needs, aiming to become a hub for international cooperation in leading global liquefied hydrogen ship technology standards.

This agreement will serve as an important stepping stone for establishing Busan's comprehensive hydrogen energy ecosystem.

— Kim Young-buThe director of the Busan Institute of Science and Technology Higher Education commented on the regional impact of the agreement.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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