Future Maritime Tech Showcase
HD Hyundai to Showcase Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Ships and AI Tech at Gastech 2026
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Gastech 2026 is scheduled for Sept. 14–17 in Bangkok, marking the event’s 37th edition.
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HD Hyundai has scheduled 30 official events during the exhibition, including technology certifications from global classification societies and memorandums of understanding with business partners.
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The company’s certification program includes a 35,000-cubic-meter liquefied CO2 carrier and a 185,000-cubic-meter vessel equipped with hybrid-electric propulsion, adding scale details not included in the summary.
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HD Hyundai’s three-tank LNG containment system is being applied to 177,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers, reducing the number of cargo tanks from four to three.
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Hanwha Ocean’s floating data-center concept is intended as an alternative to conventional land-based facilities amid rising demand for AI-related computing infrastructure; its 60-megawatt design has received ABS approval in principle.
HD Hyundai will showcase next-generation maritime technologies at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok this September, displaying gas carriers, floating regasification units, and CO2 carriers designed for a low-carbon future Hellenic Shipping News. Five company affiliates will operate a joint booth at the event, which expects over 1,000 companies and 50,000 visitors, while pursuing technology certifications and business deals with global partners Star News Korea.
Five Affiliates Plan 30 Official Events at Gastech
HD Hyundai has scheduled 30 official events during Gastech 2026, set for September 14–17 in Bangkok Korea Herald. The company plans to secure technology certifications from global classification societies like Lloyd's Register and ABS, plus sign memorandums of understanding with international business partners Hellenic Shipping News. This marks the 37th edition of the world's largest gas industry exhibition.
Lloyd's Register Tests Bow-Mounted Crew Quarters Design
Lloyd's Register will assess an innovative LNG carrier design that moves crew accommodations from the stern to the bow Star News Korea. This layout frees up more deck space for wind-assisted propulsion systems, boosting fuel efficiency. The redesign reflects the shipping industry's push to reduce emissions and cut operating costs on large cargo vessels.
New CO2 Carriers and Three-Tank LNG Systems Debut
HD Hyundai will showcase a 35,000-cubic-meter liquefied CO2 carrier and a 185,000-cubic-meter vessel with hybrid-electric propulsion seeking certification Star News Korea. The company is also rolling out a three-tank LNG containment system for 177,000-cubic-meter carriers, reducing cargo tanks from four to three SE Daily. This innovation increases cargo capacity while cutting weight and construction costs.
AI Optimization and Ammonia-Fueled Vessel Safety Tools
HD Hyundai is developing an artificial intelligence system to optimize LNG carrier operations, improving fuel burn and reducing emissions Hellenic Shipping News. The company will also collaborate with ABS and Siemens on digital-twin technology to assess safety risks for ammonia-fueled vessels Star News Korea. Separately, Hanwha Ocean is showcasing a 60-megawatt floating data center that has received approval in principle from ABS, targeting growing demand for AI computing infrastructure SE Daily.
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