Purus Marine orders four ammonia-ready gas carriers

Shipowner Purus Marine has ordered four medium-sized ammonia-ready gas carrier vessels, with an option to add two more ships.

PHOTO: The LPG tanker Green Power is part of Purus Marine's existing gas carrier fleet. Purus Marine

The ammonia-ready vessels will likely run on conventional fuels from when they are delivered, and they will have to be retrofitted with new engines to be able to consume ammonia.

The four 45,000 cbm-capacity gas carriers will be built by South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. They are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The ships will also be fitted with scrubbers that will allow them to burn HSFO.

Upon delivery, the vessels are primarily expected to transport ammonia.

By Tuhin Roy

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