DNV awards approval to new ammonia-ready bulk carrier concept

Classification society DNV has granted approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia-ready bulk carrier designed by Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC).

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Ammonia-ready means that the vessels will not be capable of running on ammonia upon delivery. These vessels will have the option to be retrofitted for ammonia propulsion in the future. This implies they will most likely run on fossil marine fuels upon delivery.

The 91,000 dwt bulk carrier has been designed for increased cargo capacity and includes reserved space to facilitate future retrofitting of ammonia tanks and related systems.

Equipped with 4,500 cbm-capacity tanks, it can travel over 15,000 nautical miles at design speed using ammonia as fuel, according to DNV.

The vessel will also have a shallow draft for greater port accessibility and will be prepared for a wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS).

MARIC is a subsidiary of shipbuilding conglomerate China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

By Tuhin Roy

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