ABS Supports China Shipbuilding’s Entry into Ammonia-Fueled Vessels
COSCO Project Targets Ammonia-Fueled Supply System for a Four-Stroke Marine Engine (SHANGHAI) ABS awarded two approvals in principle (AIPs) to COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd., for their ammonia-fueled vessel and ammonia supply system designs which are being trialed on a tugboat. Given the challenging characteristics of ammonia, ABS conducted a comprehensive review and risk assessment focused on ammonia filling, storage, supply, ventilation and emergency handling in the AIP process to address the safety and