Exmar takes delivery of world’s first ammonia-fueled oceangoing vessel
In Belgium, Exmar announced the midsize gas carrier Antwerpen was delivered on June 10, the world’s first oceangoing vessel able to both transport ammonia and use it for propulsion.
The Belgian-flagged ship was built by HD Hyundai Mipo, now merged into HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and can carry more than 46,000 cubic meters of ammonia and LPG. Its dual-fuel system runs on conventional fuel or ammonia, which Exmar says cuts emissions by up to 90 percent when operating on ammonia.
The vessel is the first of four ammonia dual-fuel midsize gas carriers developed through a joint project launched in 2022 with HD Hyundai Mipo, WinGD, Nord Gas Solutions and Lloyd’s Register. The second ship, Arlon, has been named, with the third due in the coming months and the fourth in early 2027. All four will be owned by Exmar LPG France.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
