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ABS has granted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) an Approval in Principle (AIP) for the basic design of a 22,000 m³ fuel supply vessel capable of supplying ammonia as marine fuel.
The approval is the result of a joint development project initiated earlier this year. ABS reviewed the design's general arrangement, machinery arrangement, ammonia cargo handling system, and fuel supply system, in accordance with applicable international and classification requirements.
"Bunkering infrastructure is a critical step for the expansion of any marine fuel, and it must be implemented with safety built in from the start. This AIP reflects the industry's need for fuel supply flexibility, while promoting safe ammonia bunkering. ABS is proud to support HD HHI and HD KSOE in developing technologies that expand fuel supply flexibility," stated Gareth Burton, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Engineering.
"As ammonia rapidly establishes itself as a viable, low-carbon alternative fuel, the demand for ammonia fuel supply vessels is projected to increase in line with the growing adoption of ammonia-fueled vessels. This AIP marks a significant milestone towards the commercialization of ammonia fuel supply vessels," said Ryu Hong-Ryeul, CTO of HD HHI.
ABS and the HD Hyundai group have collaborated on various technologies related to ammonia as marine fuel. Recent projects include the AiP for HD KSOE's ammonia handling and supply system and the initial review of HD HHI's engine room machinery arrangement.