HD Hyundai’s ammonia-fuelled car carrier gets stamp of approval

Hyundai Glovis and G-Marine Service assisted in the risk assessment process for the vessel and the approval in principle was awarded at this year’s Posidonia event in Athens, Greece.

Ammonia is one of the most highly regarded alternative fuels available on the market, enabling meeting increasingly stringent global GHG regulations. However, ammonia is more toxic and corrosive compared to other alternative fuels, requiring additional safety verifications considering the fuel propulsion system design and ship operation characteristics.

The HD HHI-developed car carrier includes a self-developed membrane-type, AICON fuel containment system, specifically designed to handle the characteristics of ammonia.

KR verified the technical suitability of this system based on classification rules and domestic and international regulations. “This AiP has laid an important foundation for commercialising ammonia-fueled car carrier ship technology,” said Yeon Kyujin, head of the Plan Approval Center at KR.