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NYK: Contracts Signed for Construction of Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier
In December 2023, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Japan Engine Corporation, IHI Power Systems Co., and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. signed a series of contracts to construct the world's first ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) equipped with …
Jan 26, 2024 / Curious
HD KSOE builds world’s first mid-size ammonia-fueled vessel
The shipbuilder’s dual-fuel ammonia propulsion system will be installed in two LPG carriers ordered in March South Korea’s HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), an affiliate of HD Hyundai Group, is building the world's first …
Oct 16, 2023 / Curious
ABS Issues AIP for New Ammonia-Fueled Container Ship
ABS awarded an approval in principle (AIP) to Korea Maritime Consultants Co., Ltd. (KOMAC) for an innovative design of an ammonia-fueled container ship. Photo Caption: (left to right) Han-Chae Park, KOMAC Chief Marketing Officer; Jun-Keun …
Jul 12, 2023 / Curious
CCS, SDTR and SDARI develop 85,000 DWT Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carrier
Recently, China Classification Society (CCS), together with Singapore’s SDTR Marine Pte Ltd. (SDTR) and Shanghai’s Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), jointly developed the world's first 85,000DWT Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carrier. A …
Feb 22, 2023 / Curious
Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Obtains AiP from Classification Society ClassNK
Step Forward toward Realization of a Zero-Emission ShipOn July 11, NYK Line and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. (IPS) obtained AiP (Approval in Principle) from Japanese classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for an ammonia-fueled tugboat …
Jul 12, 2022 / Vessels
NYK Line and Partners Conclude MoU with City of Yokohama for Acceptance of Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat
Contributing to the Realization of a Carbon Neutral Society from the Port of YokohamaNYK Line, IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with City of Yokohama for the acceptance of …
May 26, 2022 / Vessels
ABS Published Industry-Leading Guide to Ammonia-Fueled Vessels
As the potential of ammonia to contribute to shipping’s decarbonization objectives is increasingly recognized, ABS has moved to support its adoption with publication of industry-leading guidance for the design and construction of ammonia-fueled …
Sep 21, 2021 / Curious
Joint R&D Starts for Use of Ammonia in Marine Transportation to Reduce GHG Emissions
On August 6, NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation, and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition …
Aug 13, 2020 / Curious
ABS, MAN & SDARI Join Forces to Develop Ammonia-Fueled Feeder Vessel
ABS will advise on compliance and safety considerations as MAN Energy Solutions (MAN) and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) develop designs for a low-emission feeder container vessel.Signed in a ceremony held at …
Dec 5, 2019 / Curious