Exmar is set to take delivery of the world’s first ammonia-powered gas carriers, marking a milestone in the shift towards alternative marine fuels. The two 46,000 cu m mid-size vessels, named Antwerpen and Arlon, were built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and formally named at the yard in Ulsan today. They are the first of four such ships ordered by Exmar LPG France, with deliveries scheduled for May and late July. Fitted with dual-fuel engines capable of running on ammonia, the ships also feature shaft generators and selective catalytic reduction systems to cut emissions. Advanced safety systems, including real-time ammonia leak detection and purge recovery units, have been installed According to projections cited by the builder, ammonia could account for 46% of marine fuel demand by 2050, pointing to substantial future uptake. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); }); TagsBelgium South Korea