World First: Machine Room Safety Accreditation for Ammonia Fueled Vessel

August 19, 2024

Image courtesy NYK & Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd.
Image courtesy NYK & Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd.

The world’s first accreditation* for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY). MRS is Class notation demonstrating a ship is equipped with excellent ammonia safety measures for the machinery room. MRS also confirms the vessel meets the highest safety measures under the guidelines for ammonia-fueled ships.

Ship Type: 40,000-cu.-m. type Ammonia Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier
Delivery [planned]: November 2026
Shipbuilder: Japan Marine United Corp., Ariake Shipyard

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