Image for representation purposes only.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSouth Korean shipbuilder, HD Hyundai Mipo, has begun constructing the world\u2019s first ammonia-powered ship, ordered by EXMAR, a Belgian shipping company.<\/p>\n
The ship will have an ammonia dual-fuel engine, allowing the ship to operate both on traditional fuel and ammonia.<\/p>\n
The company has ordered 6 dual-fuel LPG\/ammonia carriers, the first two called Champagny and Courchevel which were christened in a ceremony held at HD Hyundai Mipo\u2019s facilities on January 6th, 2025.<\/p>\n
Ammonia does not release carbon emissions when it burns, hence it can help in decarbonising shipping.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a zero-carbon emission fuel during combustion, ammonia is being spotlighted as a next-generation solution for the maritime industry, which faces increasingly strict regulations on greenhouse gas emissions,\u201d said HD Hyundai Mipo.<\/p>\n
These ships, categorised as midsize gas carriers (MGCs) will be 190 m long and 30.4 m broad. They will have 3 cargo holds to accommodate around 46,000 m3 of liquified gas, including both LPG and ammonia.<\/p>\n
Though the first two ships operate on a dual-fuel system, the remaining vessels will run on ammonia.<\/p>\n
They will be equipped with eco-friendly technologies like a shaft generator, which produces electricity using the rotating shaft of the propulsion engine, boosting energy efficiency. They will also have a selective catalytic reduction or SCR device, a technology designed for reducing harmful emissions.<\/p>\n
The ships will also have advanced safety features like real-time ammonia leak detection sensors, a water spraying system to contain the leaks and an ammonia release mitigation system.<\/p>\n
Once completed, these ships will be managed by Exmar LPG France, EXMAR\u2019s newly formed gas carrier division.<\/p>\n
The ships are expected to enter service by the second quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n
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