Lpg Tanker

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Korean Register grants AIP to Hyundai Heavy for new LPG Carrier

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Korean Register has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to a newly developed 50,000-cbm LPG carrier, jointly designed with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The new design fills the gap between the established 45,000 and 60,000 designs, positioning it to serve the varied requirements of the mid-size LPG carrier segment.