A partnership between KR, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry aims to develop safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering. This collaboration will establish robust safety standards for efficient fuel supply to ammonia-fueled vessels, addressing the urgent need for industry standards in ammonia bunkering.
Shippers in Western Australia have successfully completed the first transfer of ammonia between ships, paving the way for its use as a marine fuel. While ammonia offers zero emissions potential, safety concerns and high costs pose challenges. Industry efforts are underway to address these issues and make ammonia a viable option.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is set to establish new standards for methanol and ammonia bunkering by 2024 and 2025. This move aligns with the goal of reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry. Safety procedures and crew competencies will be a focus to ensure the safe handling of these fuels.
NYK and TB Global Technologies Ltd. (TBG) have received approval in principle from ClassNK for their ship-to-ship supply of fuel ammonia. The key feature of their system is an emergency-release mechanism developed by TBG. NYK shared design data for their ABV and provided expertise on handling ammonia, gained from operating Japan’s first LNG bunkering vessel.
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