Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and its consortium have achieved a major milestone in sustainable maritime energy with the Approval-in-Principle (AiP) for their ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel. Designed by LMG Marin, a subsidiary of Seatrium, the vessel’s design will now be evaluated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
This initiative aims to address the urgent need for decarbonisation in the maritime industry and establish ammonia as a viable marine fuel.
The AiP certification confirms the vessel’s compliance with rigorous safety, technical, and environmental standards, positioning the consortium as leaders in alternative maritime fuels. Tsutomu Yokoyama, Executive Officer at NYK Line, stated, “This Approval-in-Principle represents a critical milestone in our efforts to accelerate the adoption of clean ammonia as a sustainable marine fuel.”
Seatrium’s LMG Marin played a crucial role in the vessel’s design, conducting a Hazard Identification Study (HAZID) to ensure safety and performance. The design includes dual-fuel engines from IHI Power Systems and a bunkering boom by TB Global Technologies, both enhancing safety and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Aziz Merchant, Executive Vice President at Seatrium, remarked, “We are honoured to contribute to this industry-leading initiative.”
The vessel, intended for use in Singapore, underscores the city-state’s role as a hub for sustainable maritime solutions. If realised, it will be the first of its kind, significantly contributing to Singapore’s marine decarbonisation efforts and influencing the global maritime industry.
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