An ammonia fuel supply system that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or installed on newbuilds has earned approval in principle (AIP) from ABS.
The ammonia fuel supply system from Japan’s Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases features high-efficiency pumps and an integrated fuel management system. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutory requirements.
“The ability to retrofit is significant for the maritime industry to meet sustainability objectives. This new fuel supply system promises a solution with decarbonisation benefits of alternative fuels like ammonia to be available for existing vessels near-term,” said Michael Kei, ABS vice president, technology.
Last month, Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik announced it would retrofit the platform supply vessel Viking Energy with a dual-fuel engine able to operate on ammonia, something many other owners are looking at today.
