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The step follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement between the two companies signed on November 24.

Under the MOU, HJSC has delivered the concept and the design of the vessel.

The 272-metre containership will be equipped with LNG propulsion and a 6,000-cubic metre GTT Mark III membrane-type tank.

Furthermore, the design of the LNG storage tank has been optimised to minimise the impact on cargo capacity.

"Lloyd's Register is focused on innovating to improve efficiency and safety. We are delighted to have reached another important stage in our collaboration with HJSC on this key project," said Lloyd's Register north-rast Asia manager Sung-Gu Park.

"There are many applications of LNG technologies in shipbuilding, on different types of vessels, and Lloyd's Register is keen to enhance competencies."

Said HJSC marketing director Young-Joon Jean: "This is a great milestone JDP for HJSC as we are gearing up for the first-ever LNG fuelled containership new construction project."

"The collaboration with Lloyd's Register would also imply the design integrity and advanced technology to resonate market presence together with such a best-seller design which is also scalable towards market demand," he said.