Seaspan Corporation has received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its dual-fuel ammonia-powered next-generation feeder ship design.
The 3,100 TEU nominal vessel, measuring 198 metres in length and designed by TECHNOLOG, will use ammonia in its two-stroke primary propulsion engine.
This project builds on a previous AiP announced in May for an LNG-powered vessel developed by TECHNOLOG and capable of transitioning to ammonia during operation.
Seaspan collaborated with TECHNOLOG and LR to design a solution to fulfil future market decarbonisation expectations, addressing difficulties and possibilities in the marine sector.
By completing the AiP process, Seaspan, TECHNOLOG and Lloyd’s Register intend to lay the groundwork for future advancements in ammonia-powered feeder vessel technology in this rapidly evolving space.
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Andy McKeran, Chief Commercial Officer at Lloyd’s Register, said: “The AiP awarded for the ammonia-powered feeder ship design demonstrates the company’s very real commitment to emissions savings and future technologies.
“It also showcases the continued and long-standing partnership between LR and Seaspan. The work builds on the already innovative Next Generation feeder design developed by TECHNOLOG , showcasing the efficiencies associated with building a ship optimised for ammonia fuel.”
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Peter Jackson, Senior Vice President of Assets and Technology at Seaspan Corporation, stated: “In this second phase, we have focused on ammonia as a next-generation fuel, considering safety, arrangement, and bunkering.
“Although ammonia has advantages, it also has challenges that need to be overcome so we can operate ammonia dual-fuelled ships safely and economically. Once again, we have partnered with LR and TECHNOLOG on this project as we seek creative and viable solutions to decarbonise shipping.”
