eBlue_economy_SHI ammonia-driven ship design wins certification from DNV
Classification society DNV has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to South Korea-based shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its basic design of ammonia-propelled ships.
According to the company, this basic design will aid shipowners in converting their liquefied natural gas (LNG) or diesel-driven oil tankers into ammonia-fuelled ones.
By making advance provisions for hull structure, fuel tank specifications, and risk assessment, a fossil fuel-powered ship can incorporate an ammonia propulsion system in the future.
The shipbuilder is planning to commercialize an ammonia-powered oil tanker by 2024.
SHI technology development division head Chung Ho-Hyun said: “The global shipbuilding and shipping market faces an important time to prepare for carbon neutrality.
“We will focus on research and development so that eco-friendly technologies such as ammonia and fuel cells developed by SHI can play a central role in paradigm changes.”
SHI will develop the ammonia-powered ship in collaboration with partners, including Malaysian shipping firm MISC and Germany-based ship engine manufacturer MAN.
Last September, an ammonia-fuelled Aframax oil tanker, which is currently under development in a project led by the shipbuilder, obtained basic certification from Lloyd’s Register.
