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Liquefied Hydrogen Transport Technology Developed by Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry to be Recognized as an International Standard
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2025.10.29.
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- IMO’s 11th Session of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers held from September 8 to 12 adopting the revised Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Bulk Carriers proposed by the Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
- Domestic construction of next-generation eco-friendly fuel carriers seen to expand when IMO’s 111th Maritime Safety Committee meeting in May next year officially approves the proposal |
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Minister Chun Jae-soo) announced that it proposed an amendment to Interim Recommendations for Carriage of Liquefied Hydrogen in Bulk – Resolution MSC.565(108) at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) 11th Session of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers held in London, England from September 8 to 12. Following detailed discussions among member states, South Korea's technology for shipboard liquefied hydrogen cargo tanks has been incorporated into the international standards. Accordingly, the amendment will take effect immediately after official approval by IMO’s 111th Maritime Safety Committee in May 2026, allowing the building of liquefied hydrogen carriers using Korean technology.
Liquid hydrogen carriers require advanced technology to liquefy hydrogen at an extremely low temperature of -253℃ and transport it in large amounts. To date, only liquefied hydrogen carriers equipped with independent-type cargo tanks—led mainly by Japanese companies—have been recognized.
Accordingly, in collaboration with domestic maritime experts, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries prepared the amendment to include in the international standards the shipboard liquefied hydrogen cargo tank technology (membrane-type) developed by Korea's shipbuilding industry. The Ministry secured support from key IMO member states such as France and India, enabling the amendment's adoption this time. This achievement is expected to enhance the global competitiveness of the Korean industry and serve as a catalyst for revitalizing the hydrogen market by enabling the mass transport of hydrogen via ships.
"We expect the amendment to receive official approval at the relevant IMO committee meeting next year and allow us to build ships carrying liquefied hydrogen—a next-generation, eco-friendly ship fuel—using our technology. We will continue to provide active support so that our shipping and shipbuilding industries can strengthen their leadership in the global eco-friendly market," Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Chun Jae-soo said.
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