ABS has granted approval in principle (AiP) to a design by Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) for an ammonia-fuelled Neo-Panamax container vessel.
The AIP confirms the design has been reviewed by ABS against the requirements outlined in the ABS Guide for Ammonia Fueled Vessels.
Patrick Ryan, ABS SVP, Global Engineering and Technology, said: “This ammonia-fuelled vessel represents a significant step forward in the industry’s desire to realise the emissions reduction potential of ammonia as fuel, and we are proud to use our experience to support it. Ammonia presents a specific set of safety and technology challenges, and ABS is committed to leading the industry in supporting its safe adoption at sea.”
Young-kyu Ahn, head of SHI shipbuilding sales engineering team, added: “Ammonia-fuelled propulsion ships are one of the sustainable solutions that can realise the carbon-neutral goal of the shipbuilding industry. Samsung Heavy Industries will lead the technology by focusing on research and development capabilities.”
