Viridis Bulk Carriers' ammonia-fuelled short sea bulk carrier receives design approval

Classification society DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled short sea bulk carrier design, Norwegian shipping firm Viridis Bulk Carriers said.

PHOTO: Concept image of ammonia-powered short sea bulk carrier designed by Viridis Bulk Carriers. DNV

Kongsberg Maritime has developed the vessel's design, which is suitable for 5,000 dwt short sea vessels with a range of 3,000 nautical miles. The vessel will have safety levels comparable to those of conventionally fuelled vessels, the company further added.

The AiP certificate was presented during the Nor-Shipping exhibition held in Norway's Oslo this week.

André Risholm, Board Member of Viridis Bulk Carriers said, “Considering the heightened emission reduction targets set by the EU and IMO, our Viridis vessels will fully adhere to these standards. This will empower charterers to benefit from exceptional greenhouse gas reductions throughout their logistical value chain.”

Tuva Flagstad-Andersen, Regional Manager of Region North Europe at DNV commented, “With these projects, we demonstrate how by working in collaboration, we can shape the future of shipping and advance towards a decarbonized and sustainable tomorrow.”

By Aparupa Mazumder 

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