• 2019 April 3 15:43

    DNV GL awards ShipInox first AiP for OSV based LNG bunker vessel design

    Classification society DNV GL has presented ShipInox with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new small-scale LNG carrier/bunker vessel design. It is the first ever class-approved design based on an offshore supply vessel (OSV). With a length of 92 meters the ship will have a carrying capacity of 6,000 cubic meters.

    Interest in gas as a marine fuel is on the rise in the shipping industry. DNV GL’s most recent forecast predicts that by 2050 over 20 per cent of total shipping energy will be provided by LNG. In the shorter term, with the Sulphur cap on fuel entering into force in January 2020, the combination of technical maturity, efficiency, availability, and emissions reduction means that LNG is a viable option for many vessels, especially for newbuilding projects.

    “We are very proud that ShipInox asked us to be part of this interesting and innovative project,” says Trond Hodne, Senior Vice President at DNV GL – Maritime. “This design could be a viable option for owners looking to move into different segments in a challenging market, especially as the gas segment continues to gain importance in shipping.”

    “This AiP is the result of an excellent cooperative process that included a feasibility workshop with the designers, the Norwegian Maritime Authorities, an OSV owner, and DNV GL experts,” says Johan Petter Tutturen, Business Director for Gas Carriers, DNV GL – Maritime. “We have been able to ensure that this novel design is in full compliance with the 2016 IGC Code and with the relevant class rules. It is a testament to the expertise and engagement of all parties involved that we could realise this challenging concept, and we look forward to seeing the first projects hit the water.”

    “Our strong focus on green shipping and fuel development and our experience in handling novel designs make us an asset in projects that challenge the standard set-up,” says Karolina Lundgren, Norwegian Maritime Authority. “We are pleased that Shiplnox decided to involve us early in the process. For future developments, it is a great advantage that the most problematic issues have been carefully considered both by Shiplnox and DNV GL and that the need for alternative designs has already been identified.”

    An Approval in Principle is an independent assessment of a concept within an agreed framework, confirming that the design is feasible and no significant obstacles exist to prevent the concept from being realized. The AiP is typically carried out at an early stage of a project to confirm its feasibility towards the project team itself, company management, external investors or future regulators.

    About ShipInox

    ShipInox AS is a Norwegian based company from Stavanger who is established with the intention of bringing cost effective and custom-fit small-scale LNG (SSLNG) carriers to the market. The company is led by founder Rune Østbøe with 25 years of offshore and shipping background as a merchant marine LPG officer, as an executive offshore ship manager and as an offshore shipbroker and consultant

    About the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA)

    The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is the administrative and supervisory authority in matters related to safety of life, health, material values and the environment on vessels flying the Norwegian flag and foreign ships in Norwegian waters. The NMA has a duty to provide guidance to our customers. The NMA advises the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Climate and Environment and other government agencies. The guidance should be clear, consistent and based on professional expertise and integrity. The NMA will be a driving force for the industry and political authorities in the safety and environmental activities. In addition, the NMA will encourage the maintenance and development of a strong Norwegian flag.


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