Development of ammonia-fuelled gas carrier underway

The vessel is envisioned as a mid-size ammonia/LPG carrier equipped with a main engine that can run mainly on ammonia, and targeting to achieve net zero CO2 emissions while underway by using some of its ammonia cargo as fuel. This ship type is in the mainstream of ammonia carriers used for international maritime ammonia transportation. Therefore, the vessel is able to call at major ammonia and LPG shipping and receiving ports around the world, meaning it can be used on a broad range of routes.

The three companies continue to move toward the joint development and design of the ship, and plan delivery and introduction of the vessel around 2026.

In line with trends toward decarbonisation, worldwide interest in ammonia fuel – which emits no CO2 during combustion – is growing as a next-generation clean energy source. The move to strategically use ammonia as fuel has been accelerating in the maritime industry as well.

The three companies will offer clean ocean transport solutions with net zero emission vessels and play a part in comprehensive efforts to realize a decarbonised society, while anticipating and responding to rising demand for ocean transport of ammonia.

Overview of the vessel

LOA: About 180m

Breadth: About 30m

Draft: About 19m

Cargo tank capacity: About 40,000m3

Main engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W type S60 two-stroke dual-fuel ammonia engine (under development)