ABS and Pusan National University Partner to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Carrier Technology

ABS is teaming up with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University in a major move to push the boundaries of hydrogen transport by sea. Announced on May 29, 2025, this strategic partnership is all about co-developing cutting-edge liquid hydrogen carriers and next-gen cryogenic ship systems.

Tackling the Deep Freeze Challenge

Transporting hydrogen isn’t exactly a walk in the park — especially when it needs to be kept at a bone-chilling -253°C. That’s where this partnership comes in. Together, ABS and the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center are setting out to solve one of the trickiest problems in the energy world right now: safe, efficient, and large-scale hydrogen storage and shipping.

South Korea’s Big Bet on Hydrogen

This project isn’t just about innovation — it’s a bold move to back South Korea’s K-Shipbuilding Super Gap Vision 2040. At the heart of the plan is Hydro Ocean K, which is set to become the world’s largest hydrogen carrier. The ship will be a powerful symbol of South Korea’s push to lead the charge in hydrogen propulsion systems and clean marine tech.

ABS Expands Its Hydrogen Horizon

For ABS, this collaboration is more than just a research initiative — it marks a clear move into the future of hydrogen-ready marine technologies. By working closely with one of the country’s top academic centers, ABS is stepping deeper into the hydrogen space, laying the groundwork for safer, smarter, and more scalable tech on the high seas.

This partnership is a game-changer not only for shipbuilding but also for the broader push toward a cleaner energy future. With industry and academia joining forces, the race to unlock hydrogen’s potential in global shipping just got a serious boost.