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Ammmonia
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Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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NewsPartnership streamlines emissions reporting
Accelleron and ClassNK are integrating systems to enable one-click ship emissions reporting and streamlined verification
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NewsA safe route to the ammonia alternative
ClassNK gives an update on the status of ammonia as a future marine fuel
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NewsClassNK approves SHI autonomous navigation system
ClassNK has granted approval for Samsung Heavy Industries’ autonomous navigation system, enhancing maritime safety and operational standards
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NewsK Line launches LNG-powered car carrier
K Line has taken delivery of the Poseidon Highway, a next-generation LNG-powered car carrier with capacity for 7,000 vehicles
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NewsApproval granted for LCO2 carriers
A consortium has received approval in principle for two low-pressure LCO2 carriers, boosting Japan’s CCS projects and standardising supply chains
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NewsWorld's first hard sail on LNG carrier
The first hard sail system has been installed on an LNG carrier to cut emissions and fuel use
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NewsWorld’s first ammonia tugboat classed
ClassNK has classed the world’s first ammonia-fuelled tugboat for a Tokyo Bay demo under Japan’s Green Innovation Fund Project
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NewsClassNK’s first AiP for wind-assisted LNG carrier
ClassNK has issued its first ever approval in principle for a membrane-type LNG carrier installed with a hard sail wind propulsion system
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NewsClassNK upgrades GHG emissions tool
ClassNK has upgraded its greenhouse gas emissions management tool, including a new feature related to the upcoming FuelEU Maritime legislation
