Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) for approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled 9,300 TEU container vessel.
Under the agreement, SHI will carry out the design for the ammonia-fuelled container vessel and Lloyd’s Register will provide the review of SHI deliverables and technical advice for further design development. With the urgent need for sustainable fuel solutions in the maritime industry, this project is expected to contribute to wider efforts aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the maritime industry.
This AiP follows another recently awarded AiP to SHI and Amogy for an 88,000m3 fuel cell-powered ammonia carrier, which uses ammonia cracking to create hydrogen for the fuel cell stored onboard.
Sung-Gu Park, LR President – North East Asia, said: “There is a growing demand for container vessels that incorporate innovative technologies to comply with stringent regulations and environmental standards for zero carbon. Lloyd’s Register is at the forefront of meeting the maritime sector’s need for innovative design development and approval for ammonia fuelled vessels, while also providing our clients and potential clients with access to cutting-edge advancements in ship design and propulsion systems.”
Hae Ki Jang, CTO and EVP SHI, said: “Ammonia is a carbon-free fuel for a future eco-friendly society. Through this JDP, SHI will continue to develop technologies that position itself as a market leading company, driving forward sustainable fuel solutions for the maritime sector.”
Image: Sung-Gu Park, LR (Left) with Hae Ki Jang, SHI (source: Lloyd’s Register)
