New DNV rules include “Fuel Ready”
In the latest updates to its rules for ship classification, DNV has released multiple new class notations to help the maritime meet the challenge of decarbonization challenge. The include “Fuel Ready,” a
Ammonia as a marine fuel
Viridis signs up cargo partners for ammonia-fueled shipping project
Ammonia-fueled shipping startup Viridis Bulk Carriers AS has signed MOUs with five cargo shippers with the goal of setting up an efficient zero emissions shipping network. Viridis — a joint venture between
BV releases “Ammonia-Prepared” class notation
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has released an “Ammonia-Prepared” notation and has developed a rule note for ammonia as a marine fuel to support shipowners, designers, shipyards, and charterers in advancing their
VIDEO: Höegh Autoliners to have ammonia-ready car carrier by 2023
Oslo, Norway, headquartered Höegh Autoliners plans to build a series of ammonia-ready car carriers called the Aurora Class that will not only be the most environmentally friendly ever built, but the largest,
MAN gets a powerful co-sponsor for ammonia engine project
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd., one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading companies, is continuing its investment in renewable energy technologies by co-sponsoring the development of MAN Energy Solutions ammonia-fueled engine for
MAN leads new project on ammonia-fueled four strokes
MAN Energy Solutions has initiated a project that aims to define the steps necessary to produce a dual-fuel, medium-speed engine capable of running on diesel-fuel and ammonia. MAN Energy Solutions will transfer
Viridis plans for zero-emission ships by 2024
A company aiming to be the world’s first zero-emissions vessel operator says that it is already in discussions with shipyards with a view to having ammonia fueled vessels on the water by
Powerful players eye Singapore as green ammonia bunkering hub
Aiming to play a pioneering role in establishing a supply chain for ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering in the Port of Singapore, a group of leading maritime companies have signed a Memorandum of
Eastern Pacific Shipping in MOU on methanol and ammonia fuel retrofits
One of the world’s largest shipowners, Singapore-headquartered Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), is to retrofit a number of the existing vessels in its 15 million dwt fleet to burn methanol and ammonia fuels.
ABS in joint study on potential for ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore
ABS is collaborating with Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University and the Ammonia Safety and Training Institute (ASTI) on a study of the potential of ammonia for Singapore, exploring supply, bunkering, and safety challenges