On September 3, 2024, the world-renowned Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair Hamburg (SMM) 2024 grandly kicked off at the Hamburg Messe und Congress. SMM is currently the largest, highest level, and most influential professional maritime trade exhibition in the world’s shipbuilding industry, and is known as the “world’s largest shipbuilding maritime event”. This exhibition has attracted 2,300 exhibitors from about 100 countries and regions. Among them, there are about 200 Chinese exhibitors. Zhao Yan, Vice President of China Classification Society (CCS) attended the event with his delegation.

At this exhibition, CCS has comprehensively showcased the application of new technologies in ships, including green technology, intelligence, digitization, etc., the achievements in ship safety, new survey and testing methods, industry data interconnection, etc. as well as advanced and innovative service capabilities of related service products.

On the first day of the exhibition, numerous distinguished guests gathered at the CCS stand. The leaders and industry friends from the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Hamburg, well-known shipping companies at home and abroad, shipyards, design companies, product manufacturers, service providers, etc. visited CCS stand. CCS exhibitors actively communicated with the clients and showcased CCS’s new technologies and products to them.

Cong Wu, Consul General of the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Hamburg, visited the CCS stand

Vice General Manager Sheng Jigang of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited visited the CCS stand with his delegation

Mr. EUGEN-HENNING ADAMI from MASTERMIND SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD CAPT visited the stand with his delegation

Exciting Moments at CCS Stand

On the first day of the exhibition, China Classification Society (CCS) released many ship types adopting the green and low-carbon new technologies through collaboration with the industry, especially including new fuel ships of methanol, ammonia, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ammonia carriers, ammonia bunkering vessels, etc. During the development of these ship types, CCS has deeply involved in the research on the technical solutions, general layout, structural optimization, etc. for ships, and provided comprehensive technical support for compliance with the technical specifications and regulations for ships.

◆ Marine Design & Research Institute of China (MARIC) - ship type approval of 20,000m³ ammonia bunkering vessel and 16,000 TEU ammonia container ship

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the ship type approval certificates for the two vessels to Director Lu Lin of MARIC.

With advanced environmental protection features and efficient cargo handling capabilities, the 20,000m³ ammonia bunkering vessel is used for ammonia fuel bunkering operations in major ports around the world. The ship is equipped with ammonia leak detection system, ammonia capture system, NOx and N₂O catalytic reduction system, etc. The ship adopts a breakthrough design of two single cylinder C-type cargo tanks for a lower cargo boil-off rate (BOR) and a higher utilization rate of cabin capacity. It is equipped with three collection areas and two kunckle cranes to match the receiving vessel of different scales on a larger scale, and improve the matching capability of bunkering.

The 16,000 TEU ammonia container ship is a large ammonia-fueled container ship. By taking ammonia as marine fuel and combined with exhaust gas treatment, the ship can significantly reduce sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides, and achieve zero carbon dioxide emissions. The ship is equipped with independent B-type ammonia tank ensure sufficient endurance and efficient cargo carrying capacity through optimized layout. Its endurance mileage can support single trips on the Asia-Europe route and other mainstream routes. At the same time, the ship is equipped with a high-efficiency energy-saving device and advanced navigation equipment, which is suitable for dual-mode operation of diesel and ammonia, with excellent energy consumption indicators.

◆ Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) -16,500TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the ship type approval certificate to Vice President Zhou Zhiyong of SDARI.

The 16500TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship was designed by SDARI, which has a LNG storage tank capacity of about 11,000m³, efficient cargo loading capacity, advanced environmental protection features, EEDI Phase III energy efficiency standards, and is equipped with a modern ship operation support system.

The main engine of this ship is equipped with iCER energy-saving system, and the auxiliary generator is equipped with SCR system to meet the Tier III nitrogen oxide emission requirements. The main engine, auxiliary generator set, and auxiliary boiler of this ship are equipped with a dual fuel supply system for combustion of low sulfur fuel and LNG gas fuel to meet the requirements for sulfur oxide emissions.

◆ China Ship Design & Research Center Co., Ltd. (CSDC) -18,000m³ ammonia bunkering vessel

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the ship type approval certificate to Zhang Chengshun, General Manager of CSDC.

The cargo tank of this 18,000 m³ ammonia bunkering vessel adopts a semi-pressurised and semi-refrigerated design, and the most significant feature of the ammonia bunkering arm design is the use of an emergency release system, which can immediately disconnect the connection between the ammonia-fueled ship and the ammonia bunkering vessel in case of emergency.

At the same time, this ship is equipped with dual POD type thruster and an efficient electric propulsion system, which has flexible maneuverability and is suitable for ammonia supply services worldwide. It has advanced environmental characteristics and a safety system that meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

◆ CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited -3500TEU ammonia-fueled container ship

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the ship type approval certificate to Vice General Manager Han Jianbing of CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited.

This ship was designed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited. Research has been conducted on the layout of relevant cabins and the design of fuel system when ammonia system is used on the existing ship types, including risk identification and assessment of ship safety and fuel toxicity. Through ship type optimization, this ship has efficient container loading capacity, and superior energy consumption indicators, cargo carrying capacity, adaptability, etc.

In the afternoon of the exhibition, the ship type approval and release activity has continued.

CCS, together with China’s leading LNG shipbuilding enterprise Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., launched four new types of LNG cargo and fuel carriers and bunkering vessels. CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the ship type approval certificate for the following ship types to Vice General Manager Song Wei of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.

？？ 150,000m³ ULEC

This ship adopts an innovative three cargo hold design scheme with MARKIII type enclosure system, with the boil-off rate (BOR) as low as 0.08%/day and a maximum unloading rate of 5100m³/h. It can dock at Morgan's Point and Netherland in the United States. The main engine of this ship adopts ethane dual fuel, and is equipped with a SCR device to meet the IMO Tire III emission requirements. It is characterized by light structural weight, strong cargo carrying capacity, and excellent comprehensive performance, as well as being green, environmental-friendly, safe and reliable, thereby providing a highly competitive new option for the shipping industry.

？？ 88,000m³ ammonia carrier

This liquid ammonia carrier adopts an independent A-type liquid cargo enclosure system scheme, and the power system adopts a dual fuel low-speed engine of fuel/liquid ammonia and a conventional fuel generator, which meets the IMO Tire III emission requirements. It is specially designed for ammonia leak detection, transportation pipeline and supply system, and water spray absorption system, and escaped ammonia can be collected even in the event of power outage on the entire ship, effectively avoiding the risk of toxic ammonia injury to crew members during operation.

？？ 40,000m³ liquefied CO² carrier

This ship adopts ammonia power in an innovative manner while achieving liquefied CO² transportation. The liquid cargo system adopts an innovative low-pressure solution, and is compatible with liquefied petroleum gas transportation. The ship type design has provided two cabin pressure control schemes of CO² re-liquefaction and liquid cargo tank pressure storage to reduce CO² evaporation rate. The power system adopts a dual-fuel engine of fuel/liquid ammonia, and is equipped with iCER system to meet the IMO Tire III emission requirements. At the same time, the superstructure bow layout design is specially adopted to provide a reserved plan for the future installation of carbon capture system.

？？ 20,000m³ B-type independent cabin LNG bunkering vessel

Based on the world’s first B-type independent cabin 14,000m³ LNG bunkering carrier delivered in August 2024, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. has further successfully  and independently developed the world’s largest 20,000m³ LNG bunkering carrier through the iterative update of ship type. This ship adopts the B-type LNG enclosure system with independent intellectual property rights of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., with a boil-off rate (BOR) as low as 0.21%/day. It is equipped with a re-liquefaction device to achieve complete re-liquefaction and green low-carbon emission of evaporated gas. In terms of propulsion power, it adopts a dual-fuel electric propulsion + full rotary propulsion system to achieve full-gas mode operation under various working conditions, which meets the IMO Tire III emission requirements. At the same time, the “door-to-door delivery” autonomous berthing of various LNG receiving ships can be achieved.

CCS product certification have also sparked a wave of climax with the approval and release of ship types.

◆CCS signed a memorandum of technical cooperation with WinGD

During the SMM 2024, CCS signed a memorandum of technical cooperation with WinGD. The two parties will deepen their cooperation on digital survey of engines and digital twin technology, and make every effort to enhance the technical service capabilities of marine engine survey to jointly provide better services for the shipowners and shipyards.

◆Guangdong Guangchuan International Marine Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd. - Approval in Principle (AIP) of composite wing rotor sail products

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the type approval certificate to Guangdong Guangchuan International Marine Science and Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.

Through innovative structural forms and combined with the advantages of wing sails and rotary sails, this product can ensure the energy-saving effects in all directions of wind and reduce the EEDI and CII levels of ships. This technology can not only promote the high-quality development of wind propulsion technology for ships, but also can serve as an effective way to reduce carbon emissions of IMO.

◆Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. - type approval of marine selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan awarded the type approval certificate for marine selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. This certificate covers all diesel engine models manufactured by Yanmar which helps to further expand CCS survey business.

◆ Trelleborg Gas Transfer - Gutteling BV— type approval of LNG low-temperature cargo hoses

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the type approval certificate for LNG low-temperature cargo hoses to Trelleborg Gas Transfer - Gutteling LNG Transfer hoses.

◆ COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology (Weihai) Co., Ltd. - type approval of alternative fuel control monitoring and safety system (liquefied  natural gas, methanol, and ammonia)

CCS Vice President Zhao Yan issued the type approval certificate to COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology (Weihai) Co., Ltd.

Based on the development of new energy and new industries, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology (Weihai) Co., Ltd. has focused on promoting the transformation of green and low-carbon industry from scientific research to industry. The alternative fuel control monitoring and safety system (liquefied natural gas, methanol, and ammonia) developed by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology (Weihai) Co., Ltd. has passed CCS type approval. Among them, the ammonia fuel control monitoring and safety system is the first product in China to pass CCS type approval.