Ammonia approval

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for an ammonia-fuelled 200,000 dwt type bulk carrier jointly developed by Itochu Corporation, Nihon Shipyard Co, Mitsui E&S Machinery, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd and NS United Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. Ammonia is expected to be used as a future ship fuel since it does not emit CO ₂ when combusted. Meanwhile, adequate safety measures are imperative as ammonia is toxic to humans and corrosive to materials.