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• Received Approval in Principle (AiP) for 88K VLGC design and safety from UK’s LR and Korea’s KR.

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• Signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) with UK’s LR for the layout review of a compressor-free 'Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS)'.

DHShipbuilding has officially proven its gas carrier design capability and expanded eco-friendly technology cooperation with global classification societies at 'Posidonia 2026', one of the world's largest maritime exhibitions.

DHShipbuilding and UK’s Lloyd’s Register (LR) holding the 88K VLGC AiP certification ceremony on June 2.

On June 2 and 3, DHShipbuilding received Approval in Principle (AiP) for its concept design of an '88K Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC)' from Lloyd's Register (LR) of the UK and Korean Register (KR). This certification is highly meaningful as it marks the expansion of DHShipbuilding’s portfolio, which previously focused on tankers and container ships, into the gas carrier sector.

This newly certified design is a next-generation model optimized for cargo capacity and operational efficiency in line with global environmental regulations.

In addition to securing technical reliability for entering the gas carrier market, DHShipbuilding also signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement to improve ship energy efficiency.

DHShipbuilding, UK’s LR, and UK’s Armada signing the JDP agreement on June 2.

On June 2, DHShipbuilding signed a JDP with UK-based eco-friendly technology company Armada and LR for the 'Layout Review of the Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS)'. An air lubrication system is an energy-saving technology that injects air bubbles at the bottom of the ship to reduce friction between the hull and seawater.

In particular, Armada’s passive system, which is being reviewed for layout, operates without a compressor (air compressor), unlike traditional methods, thereby improving fuel efficiency. It is evaluated as a key solution to meet the carbon emission regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Lee Sang-cheol, Head of the Technical Division at DHShipbuilding, said, "The AiP for the 88K VLGC and our cooperation on eco-friendly technology will help diversify our technology portfolio according to market changes." He added, "Through collaboration with global partners, we will lead the change in the future eco-friendly ship market."

During the exhibition, DHShipbuilding continues to hold business meetings with global classification societies to discuss further technical cooperation for high-value, eco-friendly ships.