Alternative Fuels & Lubricants

DNV approves ammonia-fuelled container ship

2024-10-31T08:26:00

Representatives of DNV and HHI at an AiP ceremony for an ammonia-fuelled container ship

Source: DNV

DNV has awarded an approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for its innovative 15K teu ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel design

This significant milestone follows a successful joint development project aimed at overcoming the challenges associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel.

The project focused on creating advanced safety features, including an optimised ammonia tank design, enhanced fire safety systems and improved ammonia release mitigation and boil-off gas handling systems

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