Tag: Shipping

Shipping classification society ClassNK has formed a consortium with IHI Corporation, JFE Steel, Tohoku University, and Institute of Science Tokyo to participate in Japan’s Feasibility Study Program on Energy and New Environmental Technology. The consortium will promote the development of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) probability evaluation tools for fuel ammonia storage tanks and transportation equipment. Initially, the consortium will conduct a detailed study of the SCC mechanism involved in steel cracking due to the combined effects of mechanical stress and corrosion caused by liquid ammonia. Thereafter, the consortium plans to develop tools for easily and accurately assessing SCC probability. Finally, opinions will be solicited from stakeholders to formulate risk-based maintenance procedures for fuel ammonia storage and transportation facilities, and marine fuel tanks ultimately to promote the expanded use of fuel ammonia.

Cryogenic storage company INOX India Ltd has launched its first ultra-high-purity (UHP) ammonia T-50 ISO tank container. The container, designed, engineered and manufactured by INOX India is engineered to withstand high pressure levels, and complies with international standards including ASME Sec VIII, Div-1 with U-designated construction. Its core feature is a high-precision internal finish with […]

NH3 Clean Energy, Pilbara Ports Authority, and Oceania Marine Energy have established a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) in order to establish hydrogen-derived, low-emission ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of Dampier in Australia by 2030. Under the terms of the JDA, the partners will collaborate to deliver the necessary infrastructure, regulatory approvals, and commercial frameworks […]

As well as a recent US Chemical Safety Board report on an ammonia release incident, the past year has seen considerable focus on safety of ammonia at sea, in preparation for its possible use as a clean burning maritime fuel.

The production of methanol from waste offers a groundbreaking solution for sustainable urban waste management as well as producing an alternative renewable fuel for maritime transport. Giacomo Rispoli, Andrea Angeletti and Alessia Borgogna of Nextchem provide an overview of the waste conversion process and its application.

No longer viewed as only a chemical feedstock, methanol is increasingly being regarded as a low-carbon energy carrier. Zinovia Skoufa of Johnson Matthey discusses the role of sustainable methanol as a multi-pathway fuel for the energy transition.

Grupa Azoty Police has successfully loaded a 36,640 tonne fertilizer consignment at its seaport for transport to South America. The historic shipment marks the first of its kind, in terms of its scale and the history of the company’s Police production plant, Grupa Azoty said.

The Sulphur Institute (TSI) held its World Sulphur Symposium in Florence from April 8th-10th.

Methanol demand is rising again after a few years of relative stagnation, but with the Chinese MTO boom largely over, it looks to be energy uses which will drive most future demand.

Alfa Laval says that its ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, will be installed in seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime (TSM). The installation will commence with three 25,000m3 vessels, followed by four 41,000m3 vessels. The first FCM Ammonia unit for TSM is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2025. The contract follows extensive testing and development conducted in close collaboration with Swiss engine designer WinGD at its Engine & Research Innovation Centre (ERIC) in Winterthur, Switzerland. Alfa Laval says that the research and development project with WinGD has laid a strong foundation for FCM Ammonia’s commercial adoption, as evidenced by K Shipbuilding receiving approval in principle in December 2024 dfrom the American Bureau of Shipping for the design of an ammonia dual-fuel MR1 tanker. Alfa Laval contributed to the design of the entire fuel system, including the ammonia fuel supply system, fuel valves train, and vent treatment system, as well as an Aalborg ammonia dual-fuel boiler system.