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HD Hyundai Mipo, a shipbuilding subsidiary of HD Hyundai, has successfully delivered Korea’s first hybrid-propulsion Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel, showcasing its advanced technological capabilities in the car carrier shipbuilding.

On March 20, HD Hyundai Mipo announced that it had delivered a 25,000 DWT twin-screw Ro-Ro vessel fitted with a hybrid propulsion system that uses both diesel engines and electric batteries as power sources to Luxembourg-based shipping company CLdN.

Named Chaumine, the ship measures 234 meters in length, 35 meters in breadth, and 33.25 meters in height. It is equipped with three height-adjustable hoistable car decks and a total of eight cargo decks, allowing it to carry approximately 510 trailers and 920 passenger cars at the same time.

In particular, the vessel features a twin-screw propulsion system that distributes thrust across two propellers to improve fuel efficiency. It is also equipped with a shaft generator that, in conjunction with large-capacity batteries, enables “Power Take Home” (PTH) self-propulsion, thereby improving fuel economy and enhancing safety in emergency situations.

The ship also incorporates a range of eco-friendly technologies, including:

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•  ● Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx)
•  ● Eco Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system that prevents unburned greenhouse gases (methane) from being released into the atmosphere
•  ● Alternative Marine Power (AMP) system that allows the vessel to receive electricity from shore while berthed, thereby reducing emissions of air pollutants from the ship’s own power generation

In addition, the vessel is equipped with HiNAS SVM and HiNAS Navigation, advanced navigation-assistance systems developed by Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous-ship specialist.

HiNAS SVM provides a 360-degree view around the vessel using multiple cameras, while HiNAS Navigation interfaces with various navigation-assistance devices to enhance situational awareness ahead of the vessel, enabling more precise navigation and effectively reducing the risk of collisions.

A representative from HD Hyundai Mipo said, “We have successfully delivered a hybrid-propulsion car carrier that incorporates a wide range of eco-friendly and digital technologies,” adding, “Together with the LNG-fueled PCTCs currently under construction, we will proactively respond to growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles such as electric and hydrogen cars, and aim to lead the market in the car carrier shipbuilding.”