SunRui receives AiP from Lloyd Register for AFSS

SunRui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd said it received Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates from classification societies Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its self-developed marine ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS). It has also received certificate from China Classification Society (CCS) for the same. The system is mainly composed of a liquid ammonia bunkering unit, ammonia storage

Quad nations agreed to endorse development of hydrogen, ammonia

At the first energy meeting of the Quad nations, Japan, the US, Australia and India have agreed to promote technological development for clean-burning hydrogen and ammonia as fuels. Energy ministers from the four countries gathered in Sydney, affirming the importance of enhancing the clean energy supply chain and ensuring energy security. The US and Australia

Japan to collaborate with local shipbuilders to develop carbon-neutral ships

The Japanese government will team up with local shipping lines and shipbuilders to develop new types of vessels fueled by ammonia or hydrogen. The country relies on sea-based transportation for much of its food and natural resource needs, intends to start commercial runs of ammonia-fueled ships in 2028.  The council will work to expedite the

‘We are adopting fuel-flexibility approach regarding future fuels’

Mr Sachin Kulkarni – Head of Sales, Marine Power (South Asia), Wärtsilä shares his views with Future Fuels on how his company has been spearheading shipping’s decarbonisation efforts, and what needs to be done to accelerate lower emissions in the maritime industry. What is the engine technical solutions Wartsila offers to ship owners for green

Bureau Veritas collaborates with TotalEnergies for joint study on ammonia

Bureau Veritas (BV) and TotalEnergies have been conducting a joint study aiming at de-risking the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. The study to focus on leak mitigation and treatment. The joint preliminary study evaluated the health and safety risks from ammonia leaks for crew and passengers and pinpointed key safety criteria, broadening the

ABS AIP for project Sabre ammonia-fueled, ammonia bunker vessel

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) to Keppel Offshore & Marine for the ammonia-fueled ammonia bunker vessel at the heart of Project Sabre, an initiative from a consortium of leading maritime organizations to develop an ammonia bunker supply chain in Singapore. As well as ABS, the consortium includes A.P. Moller – Maersk, Fleet Management

Mitsubishi’s conceptual design of VLGC completed

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

WinGD and HHI to work together for developing ammonia two-stroke engine

Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd. (WinGD) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will collaborate on delivering the first WinGD engine capable of running on ammonia, providing a vital step in shipping’s progress towards decarbonisation. As per the agreement signed between the companies, the two parties will aim to deliver a first engine by 2025, in line

NYK to collaborate with BHP to study green-fueled ships

NYK, the Japanese shipping firm, and BHP, a metals and petroleum company, have agreed to jointly study the next-generation of zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission ships fuelled by green or blue ammonia. As per the partnership, both the companies will expand and deepen their existing business relationship and to support the decarbonisation of ocean transportation

Eastern Pacific to introduce ammonia-fueled vessel

Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping is planning to place order for first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel gas tanker. The company has signed for the first ammonia-fueled vessel which is slated for delivery by 2025. The vessel will be built by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries. The plan calls for the ship to be the first vessel fitted