HD Hyundai Mipo, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai Shipbuilding, has launched the world’s largest liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier at its Ulsan shipyard.
The launching ceremony for the vessel, which can carry up to 22,000 cubic meters of LCO2, was recently held at the company’s headquarters.
This vessel is the first of four LCO2 carriers ordered by Greece-based Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. The ship measures 159.9 meters in length, 27.4 meters in width, and 17.8 meters in height.
Previously, commercial LCO2 carriers were limited to a 7,500 cubic meter capacity, making this new vessel the largest of its kind globally.
The ship is designed with three Bi-lobe type storage tanks, capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -55°C. This allows it to safely carry a variety of liquefied gases including carbon dioxide, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia (NH₃).
The ship has been fitted with several advanced features like a
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