In Germany, Yara International officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. Brunsbüttel is located on the North Sea and Kiel Canal, making it an ideal hub for enabling the hydrogen economy in Germany, the company said. With the new terminal, Yara has the infrastructure to enable imports of up to three million […]
In Germany, Yara International opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, capable of importing up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually to drive Germany’s hydrogen economy. Located on the North Sea and Kiel Canal, the Brunsbüttel site where Yara has been operating for 50 years, now plays a key role in […]
In Texas, classification society American Bureau of Shipping issued an approval in principle to Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases’ ammonia fuel supply system designed for merchant ships. Nikkiso’s system combines efficient pumps with an integrated fuel management system, focusing on operational safety and reliability. The approval follows ABS’s review based on class and statutory […]
In Florida, The Maritime Executive reports South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, in collaboration with American Bureau of Shipping, unveiled autonomous safety technology to enhance crew safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels by reducing human presence in hazardous areas through remote propulsion control and automated monitoring systems. The new “Unmanned Engine Room” concept addresses the inherent dangers of […]
In Norway, Höegh Autoliners announced the naming ceremony in Jiangsu, China, for the “Höegh Borealis”, the second vessel in its Aurora Class. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended, praising the company’s commitment to sustainable shipping. The “Höegh Borealis” is part of Höegh Autoliners’ innovative fleet renewal, reducing carbon emissions per car transported by up […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Exxon Mobil said that Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will acquire a 35% equity stake in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas. Contingent on supportive government policy and necessary regulatory permits, the facility is expected to be the world’s largest of its […]
In Japan, NYK Line announced ClassNK is set to award the world’s first “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” accreditation to an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier, under development by a consortium including Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and Nihon Shipyard. This certification marks a significant advancement in the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel, a crucial […]
In Norway, Höegh Autoliners announced taking delivery of the DNV equipped “ammonia ready” and “methanol ready” Höegh Aurora at a naming ceremony at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu, China. The Höegh Aurora is the first in the pure car and truck carrier segment capable of operating on carbon-neutral ammonia. CEO Andreas Enger stated, […]
In Houston, The American Bureau of Shipping has released an advisory to address the technical and operational challenges of ammonia bunkering, aiding the maritime industry’s shift to this promising fuel. Green ammonia, produced from renewable sources, offers a sustainable solution with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions up to 91% lower than gray ammonia and 85% lower […]
In the UAE, ADNOC Logistics and Services announced that AW Shipping, its joint venture with Wanhua Chemical Group, has awarded contracts worth $1.9 billion to Jiangnan Shipyard for the construction of up to 13 new vessels. The order includes nine Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) and four Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs). The VLECs, with […]
