Belgian shipping company Exmar has unveiled a naming ceremony for two ocean-going ammonia dual fuel midsize gas carriers (MGC), which was held in South Korea.
Vessel naming ceremony; Source: Exmar
Exmar has deemed the christenings of Antwerpen and Arlon as “a landmark milestone,” describing the vessels as “the world’s first” ocean-going ammonia dual fuel midsize gas carriers. This ceremony marks the culmination of a joint development program initiated more than three and a half years ago with HD Hyundai.
While the ammonia dual-fuel technology is perceived to enable CO2 emissions reductions of up to 90% during navigation, the ability to use cargo as fuel is said to offer significant operational
