Lloyd's Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier
Lloyd’s Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier 3)-fueled 40,000 m 3 Midsize Gas Carrier, a significant milestone for the progression of alternative fuels in shipping. Jiangnan Shipyard was responsible for the ship design while Wärtsilä Gas Solutions provided all input for the ammonia fuel gas supply system. Wärtsilä began combustion trials using ammonia last March (2020). Testing continues on both dual-fuel and spark-ignited gas engines. These will be followed by field tests in collaboration with ship owners from 2022. (Earlier post.) The Novel Tec...