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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Acquires Approval in Principle (AIP) from France’s Classification Society for Spherical Cargo Tank System for LCO2 Carriers

TOKYO, Jun 8, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has acquired Approval in Principle (AIP)(1) from the French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) for a spherical cargo tank system for liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers. A presentation ceremony was held on June 7 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center in Athens, Greece, venue for the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2022.AIP presentation ceremony held at POSIDONIA 2022LCO2 carriers transport liquefied CO2 gas in cargo tanks in a low-temperature, high-pressure state. For that reason, independent Type C tanks as defined by the IGC Code(2) are typically used for the cargo tank system of such vessels. Until now, various tank structures have been available, including cylindrical, bilobed and trilobed designs. Now, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has succeeded in developing a spherical cargo tank system for LCO2 carriers, applying its advanced technologies in structural analysis and material evaluation cultivated through the design and construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers equipped with spherical tanks. Development of the new spherical structure for LCO2 carriers resulted in acquisition of the AIP from BV.Compared with cylindrical, bilobed and trilobed options, spherically shaped tanks offer greater structural strength against internal pressure of the tank. The adoption of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's spherical cargo tank system is expected to further optimization of ship arrangement and enhance the economic performance of LCO2 carriers.As part of the energy transition strategy being promoted by MHI Group, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has established a growth strategy called "MARINE FUTURE STREAM vision for 2050". The strategy focuses on two overarching targets: "decarbonization of the maritime economy" through use of renewable energies and carbon recycling, and "safe and secure future for society" through autonomous operation and electrification. The company seeks to achieve these dual goals through creation and implementation of marine-related innovations. With acquisition of the new AIP for its spherical cargo tank system for LCO2 carriers, going forward Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will ever more actively pursue the development of LCO2 carriers and related business as a marine system integrator. At the same time, the company will also dedicate its full resources to developing and providing technologies to respond flexibly to the diverse LCO2 carrier needs of the market to build a CCUS(3) value chain -- with the ultimate goal of achieving a CCUS value chain straddling land and sea, to realize a decarbonized society.(1) Approval in Principle (AIP) indicates that a certification body has reviewed an item's basic design and confirmed that it meets technical requirements and safety standards. Inspection of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's spherical cargo tank system was conducted based on the IGC Code as it applies to marine vessels that transport liquefied gas in bulk, as well as BV's own classification regulations.(2) The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) is an international regulation stipulating the safety requirements for ships that transport LCO2, LNG, or other liquefied gases as cargo in bulk.(3) CCUS: carbon capture, utilization and storage Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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Hansamkora’s STS water tank has been designated as an excellent procurement product of Korea, recognized for its innovative technology

Seoul, Korea / October 25, 2021 / SEAPRWire / – Hansamkora Co. Ltd, as an innovative product supplier, located in Gimje city, Jeollabuk-do province, South Korea, manufactures and provides water tanks and clear wells by using stainless STS444 and STS329LD which are highly resistant to intergranular corrosion, pitting corrosion and stress corrosion cracking or SCC. Stainless steel contains a certain amount of chromium that prevents the iron from rusting. Stainless blocks oxidation by preventing the intrusion of oxygen and oxides in the air with its oxidation-proof coating, for which it shows a high level of corrosion resistance and hygiene. This unique characteristic of stainless steel is what Hansamkora successfully took advantage of in its product development. Especially its ‘channel-type STS-lining water tank for smart water management’ was selected as one of the 2nd innovative prototypes by the Public Procurement Service which evaluated yet-to-be-commercialized innovative products that can improve public services based on their potential for public use, social value, innovation, and marketability. Hansamkora improved the hygiene of the water tank with a channel-type stainless lining that prevents water from stagnating around training walls or corners in the concrete tank, which is monitored in real-time with a water quality instrument to immediately respond to a problem. This smart product is well-acknowledged for its contribution to public safety. Companies with an excellent procurement product designated by the Public Procurement Service get an opportunity to supply the product to necessary organizations through a private contract, etc. They can also participate in a variety of support programs such as Korea ON-line E-Procurement System (KONEPS), expo, and the foreign procurement market pioneer program which were designed to facilitate their entrance to domestic and foreign procurement markets. Hansamkora’s ‘STS water tank equipped with siphon with spinning filter’ and ‘STS cylindrical wave water tank that creates wave-induced swirl flow’ is registered as excellent procurement products. Its ‘STS water tank equipped with siphon with spinning filter’ provides clean water by removing particulate matters including dirt and sand in treated water through a siphon with a spinning filter. Plus, it prevents damage from strong wind to exterior materials thanks to its use of the compression flange method. Hansamkora’s ‘STS cylindrical wave water tank that creates wave-induced swirl flow’ can be installed within a building just like existing rectangular water tanks. In addition, this innovative water tank offers the benefits of using a cylindrical water tank, boasting structural stability and S-shaped mixed fluid flow Hansamkora was chosen as a company in the ‘take-off’ stage by Jeollabuk-do province. On July 21, Mayor Park Jun-bae of Gimje city announced seven winners of the ‘2021 Jeonllabok-do growth ladder program to foster SMEs’, each of whom is designated as a growing company, a company in the take-off stage, or a leading company. The support recipients were selected out of 47 influential companies in the province by the provincial government, Jeonbuk Technopark, and Jeollabukdo Business Agency. With its water tanks designated as an excellent product and innovative product through a strict evaluation and selection process, Hansamkora is proud of its technological competitiveness and is now trying to enter overseas markets as well. Hansamkora said that against the backdrop where many countries around the world show interest in residential water, it would increase efforts into global business expansion with its products which have completely solved the problems of existing water tanks. Media Contact Company: HANSAMKORA CO.,LTD Contact: Cho minsoo Email: admin@hansamkora.co.kr Phone: +82-63-544-9100 Website: http://www.hansamkora.co.kr SOURCE: HANSAMKORA CO.,LTD The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SEAPRWire ( www.seaprwire.com ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Any questions, please contact cs/at/SEAPRWire.com Sectors: Top Story, Daily News SEA PRWire: PR distribution in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong )

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Approval in Principle from Classification Society for LCO2 Carrier Cargo Tank from France’s Bureau Veritas

TOKYO, Sep 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has been granted Approval in Principle (AIP)(1) from the French Classification Society Bureau Veritas (BV) for a cargo tank system to be mounted in a liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier.MHI Group is pursuing a range of strategic measures to strengthen businesses related to energy transition, and establishing a CO2 ecosystem is a key part of that effort. Further, carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is attracting attention worldwide as an effective means to achieve decarbonization. LCO2 carriers play a pivotal role in transporting CO2 from its emission sources to storage sites or facilities for utilization, and demand for these vessels is expected to increase in the future. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is responding to this demand by actively pursuing development and commercialization of LCO2 carriers.LCO2 carriers transport liquefied CO2 gas as a liquid in a low temperature, high pressure state. Accordingly, independent Type C tanks as defined by the IGC Code(2) are typically used for the cargo tank system. A structural design based on standards for pressure containers is required when using a Type C tank. There are various structural types for these tanks, including cylindrical, bilobed, and trilobed. A further important factor is to select a steel material for the LCO2 tanks with exceptional high strength and low temperature properties.Looking ahead to the future, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding previously conducted studies on CO2 carriers in 2004 as a participant in the International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Greenhouse R&D program, utilizing the advanced techniques for structural analysis, material evaluation, gas handling, and other expertise it has accumulated from the construction of liquefied gas carriers (liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers).Going forward, with this acquisition of an AIP for the LCO2 cargo tank system, MHI Group will continue to develop and offer a wide range of technologies related to the LCO2 carriers essential to building a CCUS value chain, and contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society.(1) Approval in Principle (AIP) indicates that a certification body has reviewed the basic design, and confirmed that it meets the technical requirements and standards for safety. The inspection of this system was conducted based on the IGC Code that applies to marine vessels that transport liquefied gas in bulk, and BV's ship classification regulations.(2) The International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) is an international regulation stipulating the safety requirements for ships that transport LCO2, LNG, or other liquefied gases as cargo in bulk.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on www.spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

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New water detention tank to prevent flooding in Jalan Besar to be completed by 2025

SINGAPORE - A new underground detention tank will be built beside Syed Alwi Road by 2025 to prevent flooding in the low-lying Jalan Besar area. The construction of the tank is part of Singapore's wider efforts to adapt to climate change, which will bring about more frequent and intense rainstorms. When completed, the tank will be able to hold about 9,300 cubic metres of water, or approximately the total capacity of four Olympic-size pools. The tank is designed to cut off the water flow from Rochor Canal into the drains along Syed Alwi Road. During and after storms, the water will be pumped out of the tank and back into the canal. Construction will begin in the third quarter of this year, according to the PUB. It is the third such tank to be built in Singapore. The other two are in Opera Estate near Bedok and in Stamford, near Orchard Road. More on this topic   Related Story Not flooding but draining at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park   Related Story PUB trials new flood protection barrier that can be deployed quickly

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Receives Approval in Principle for LNG Fuel Gas Supply System from Bureau Veritas

TOKYO, Oct 19, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, was granted Approval in Principle (AIP)(1) from the French Classification Society, Bureau Veritas (BV), for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for marine four-stroke dual fuel engines(2). The certificate of AIP was presented today at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's headquarters in Yokohama.The FGSS comprises an LNG fuel tank, gas supply unit, control systems and other relevant equipment. The FGSS to which the AIP was granted this time was developed mainly to be installed on coastal ferries and small to mid-sized cargo ships, based on not only experience and knowledge obtained through shipbuilding of LNG carriers for many years but also technologies and know-how accumulated by development of FGSS products for large ships. The small size vacuum-insulated type tanks to be applied for the system have a double shell structure that ensures high heat insulation and also allows the external cylinder of the tank to be at normal temperature, which consequently simplifies the support structure of the tank and reduces the workload for the installation work. Further, the Tank Connection Space(3) is also designed to save space while giving consideration to realize easy operation and less maintenance.Mitsubishi Shipbuilding delivered its FGSS in 2019 to be installed on Japan's first LNG-fueled car carrier, currently being built at Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and has one more order for the ship currently under construction. Those large tanks with insulation coatings are designed to be the best fit for the installation in large vessels.Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will keep expanding its product lineup to meet the increasing demand for LNG fuel and will continue not only providing FGSS as a manufacturer, but also offering superior engineering services for gas handling-related equipment in order to support the design and construction of LNG-fueled ships regardless of the size and vessel type, contribute to the further development of ocean transport, and reduce the environmental load.(1) Approval in Principle (AIP) indicates that a certification body has reviewed the basic design, and confirmed that it meets the technical requirements and standards for safety. The inspection of this system was conducted based on the IGF Code(4) with which compliance is required when using LNG fuel, and BV's ship classification regulations.(2) A marine four-stroke dual fuel engine is an engine fitted mainly in small and mid-sized ships, and is able to use both conventional heavy oil and natural gas as fuel.(3) Tank Connection Space is a space surrounding all tank connections and tank valves. It is required under the IGF Code for tanks with such connections in enclosed spaces.(4) The International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) is an international regulation stipulating the safety requirements for ships using LNG and other fuels with low flashpoints.About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world's leading industrial firms. For more than 130 years, we have channeled big thinking into solutions that move the world forward - advancing the lives of everyone who shares our planet. We deliver innovative and integrated solutions across a wide range of industries, covering land, sea, sky and even space. MHI Group employs 80,000 people across 400 locations, operating in three business domains: "Power Systems," "Industry & Infrastructure," "Aircraft, Defense & Space." We have a consolidated revenue of around 40 billion U.S. Dollars. We aim to contribute to environmental sustainability while achieving global growth, using our leading-edge technologies. By bringing people and ideas together as one, we continue to pave the way to a future of shared success.For more information, please visit MHI's website: https://www.mhi.com For Technology, Trends and Tangents, visit MHI's new online media SPECTRA: https://spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

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