Recently, Korea Register of Shipping (KR), Hanwha Marine and Hanwha Aerospace, both part of the Hanwha Group, and US-based ammonia-powered solutions provider Amogy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focusing on technical co-operation and certification of marine ammonia converters and ammonia fuel cell systems, with the aim of further improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions on board ships.
Ammonia is emerging as a highly efficient alternative fuel as global decarbonisation regulations are further tightened, according to Korea Classification Society. Marine ammonia converters are used to produce hydrogen-based gases and supply them to fuel cell stacks, which are "essential" for the application of fuel cell systems.
The co-operation covers all areas of design, development, testing and certification of ammonia converters and ammonia fuel cell systems. The safety and suitability of the systems will be verified in accordance with KCS's specifications, international conventions and standards, and a New Technical Qualification (NTQ) certificate will be issued by KCS.
KR will continue to promote decarbonisation of the maritime industry and provide technical support to ensure that marine ammonia converters and ammonia fuel cell systems can be safely used on ships," said KCS officials."
Hanwha Marine and Hanwha Aerospace noted, "This cooperation will strengthen Hanwha Marine's competitiveness in the environmentally friendly marine market. The introduction of the ammonia fuel cell system is crucial for decarbonisation of the shipping industry, and it is hoped that synergies will be maximised through the collaboration of the four companies. This technology development will play a key role in establishing a carbon-neutral eco-system in the ship transport market."
Notably, back in April this year, Hanwha Marine, Hanwha Aerospace, and Amogy had already entered into a partnership to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime industry through the deployment of Amogy's zero-emission technology on ammonia-powered vessels.
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