Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives approval in principle for LCO2 carrier cargo tank

In France, Bureau Veritas (BV) delivered an Approval in Principle to Mitsubishi Shipbuilding – part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group – for a cargo tank system to be mounted in a liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier. LCO2 carriers transport liquefied CO2 in a low temperature, high-pressure state.

They play a pivotal role in the carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) process, by transporting CO2 from its emission sources to storage sites or facilities for utilization. Demand for these vessels is expected to increase in the future, as CCUS is attracting attention worldwide as an effective means to achieve decarbonization.

BV reviewed the design of the LCO2 cargo tank system and confirmed that it meets the technical and regulatory requirements and standards for safety. The inspection of this system was conducted based on the International Gas Carrier (IGC) code, which applies to marine vessels carrying liquefied gas in bulk, as well as BV’s ship classification regulations.