(OSLO) ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Pherousa Shipping for its ammonia cracking technology onboard ships, featuring proton exchange membrane fuel cells and fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for fully electric propulsion.
Pherousa’s Ultramax bulk carrier
The emissions-free propulsion system is targeted for application on Pherousa’s Ultramax 64,000 dwt bulk carrier to transport copper, a key material in solar panels and electric cars, in fully emissions free vessels.
Rapid innovation and new developments around ammonia
“We are seeing rapid innovation and new developments around ammonia as an alternative fuel, whether as a carrier of hydrogen or as a fuel in its own right. Cracking ammonia to produce hydrogen for fuel cells is one that has the potential to accelerate the energy transition to low or no carbon emissions in the maritime industry. ABS is proud to share our deep insight into the safety aspects of ammonia as a marine fuel in supporting development of this capability,” said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
Approval in principle marks another important milestone
“The approval in principle from ABS marks another important milestone for us in the development of a zero-emission scalable solution for the maritime industry. It allows us to continue the design and construction of our concept series of 64,000 dwt bulk carriers earmarked for the copper industry, to ensure that this specific commodity, so essential to global decarbonization, can be delivered across oceans without any carbon footprint at all,” said Hans Bredrup, Chairman of Pherousa AS.
Partners in the project
Key partners in the project include the designers Deltamarin, the flag state Marshall Islands, Babcock International Group, which supplies the FGSS, as well as Metacon, the technology developer and shareholder of Pherousa.
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ABS provides industry-leading guidance on the application of ammonia as a marine fuel. Learn more here and download a copy of the latest publication, ABS Safety Insights for Ammonia as a Marine Fuel here.
About ABS
ABS, a global leader in classification services, is focused on delivering a safer, cleaner future for the marine and offshore industries. For over 160 years, ABS has been setting standards for safety and excellence and continues to innovate in the fields of clean technology, digitalization and artificial intelligence, providing industry-leading technical advisory services. With a global network of surveyors, engineers, technology specialists and support staff, ABS works with industry leaders including its members and clients around the world to improve safety in operational performance and efficiency with innovative solutions for the complete life cycle of marine and offshore assets.
About Pherousa
A Norwegian maritime technology company with a scalable maritime solution that converts ammonia into hydrogen directly on-board ships, enabling truly emission-free propulsion without CO₂ emissions. The maritime industry with over 55,000 existing vessels and 2,500 new ships built annually, faces mounting regulatory pressure to be fully decarbonised by 2050. Pherousa has by its cracking technology identified a vast market opportunity leveraging a global megatrend. www.pherousa.no
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