[SHI Press release/ May 15, 2024] Samsung Heavy Industries recently hosted the "2024 Samsung Technology Seminar" at the InterContinental Hotel in Athens, Greece, as part of its European technology roadshow for the second year running. The seminar showcased the company's commitment to eco-friendly and digital shipbuilding technologies.

During the event, Samsung Heavy Industries unveiled new products aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and highlighted AI-based digital ship technologies. Among the featured innovations were next-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, ammonia-fueled vessels, and ships designed for transporting liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2).

Attendees showed particular interest in the eco-friendly products, including the LNG carriers equipped with air resistance reduction devices and wind propulsion systems. These carriers also boast a forward-positioned steering house for enhanced operational efficiency and a clean fuel system, contributing to environmental sustainability.

Samsung Heavy Industries also outlined its roadmap for developing ammonia-fueled vessels with ammonia fuel cells and showcased the installation of onboard carbon capture facilities (OCCS) on LCO2 transport ships, a first for the industry. Additionally, the company introduced its "Digital Ship Operation Solutions," leveraging deep learning, big data analysis, and digital twin technologies to optimize routes in real-time.