Hydrogen Breakthrough: South Korean Shipbuilder Secures ABS Approval for Next-Gen Tank Design

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), part of South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai, has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its groundbreaking hydrogen tank design, paving the way for large-scale liquid hydrogen transport and storage.

The milestone represents a critical step forward in enabling hydrogen’s role as a key component of the global energy transition.

The vacuum insulation system can maintain te…