Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd has completed the conceptual design of a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC).
The VLGC is powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but can be adaptable to future use of ammonia as the main fuel.
Approval in Principle (AIP) for the design has been acquired from the Japanese classification society ClassNK.
The conceptual design was developed based on Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s experience and expertise in the construction and delivery of more than 80 very large LPG carriers and multi-purpose gas carriers capable of carrying ammonia.
Creation of a design enabling conversion to ammonia fuel in line with future needs is expected to permit relatively small-scale ship retrofitting when use of ammonia fuel becomes a viable option.
Tags: Ammonia, LPG, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, VLGC
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