ONE gets DNV nod for ammonia-capable dual-fuel vessel concept

DNV has given its approval in principle for the concept of an ammonia-capable dual-fuel ship.

PHOTO: Concept of an ammonia-capable dual-fuel vessel. Nihon Shipyard

Ammonia-capable means that the 3,500-TEU capacity vessel will be able to run on ammonia along with conventional fuels upon delivery.

The concept is developed by Japanese container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) in partnership with Japan’s Nihon Shipyard.

“Ammonia is definitely one of the primary focuses of our research as ammonia fuel has a great potential of generating lower GHG emissions than conventional marine fuels,” Koshiro Wake, senior vice president at ONE said.

Along with developing the ammonia-capable containership, ONE is also part of an ammonia bunkering pilot study led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation.

ONE is looking at alternative fuels like ammonia and methanol to reduce its maritime emissions and meet its self-imposed target of net-zero emissions by 2050, according to the company.

It has also placed an order for 12 methanol-capable dual-fuel container ships with China’s Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Each shipyard will build six vessels and deliver them from 2027 onwards.

By Konica Bhatt

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