?? Exploring the Future of Maritime at Gastech 2023

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This year's Gastech exhibition and conference gave the maritime industry a taste of the future as it shed light on the growing interest in #ammonia and #lco2 carriers as the next generation of vessels set to usher in a new more sustainable era for #shipping. These #sustainable alternatives are rapidly emerging as game-changers in the world of #shipping.

#decarbonization #greenmarine #energytransition

Here are some noteworthy developments and insights from Gastech 2023:

1. Eastern Pacific's Ambitious Ammonia Carrier Deal: Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. announced a groundbreaking deal to build the world's largest ammonia carrier pair and orders for ten more ships from different yards. This marks a significant step towards ammonia becoming a key player in the energy transition. Read more

1. Ammonia Bunkering Advancements: A new partnership is eyeing the development of NH3-fueled bunkering tanker, showing that infrastructure for ammonia as a marine fuel is rapidly progressing. Read more
2. Guidelines for Safe Ammonia Usage: Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and SGMF are joining forces to develop guidelines on the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, ensuring safety and sustainability go hand in hand. Read more

4. Approval for Ultra-Large Ammonia Carrier: SHI's 200k CBM Ultra-Large Ammonia Carrier received KRS clearance, showing progress in large-scale ammonia transportation. Read more

1. Ammonia-Powered Ships: WinGD Ltd. and Samsung Heavy Industries have joined forces to explore the possibilities of ammonia-powered ships, further pushing the boundaries of sustainable shipping. Read more

On the carbon capture front a lot of innovations as well:

1. Safety Research for LH2 Carriers: ClassNK - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai and Fukui are collaborating on a safety relief valve study for the cargo tank of LH2 carriers, ensuring safe handling of cryogenic gases. Read more

1. LCO2 Carrier Design Innovations: K Shipbuilding, KR, and partners are working on the design of a 12k CBM LCO2 carrier, addressing the needs of the growing carbon capture and storage industry. Read more
2. Blessing for the world's largest LNG Carrier: The design of the world's largest LNG carrier has received blessings from major classification societies, reflecting the ongoing innovations in the LNG sector. Read more

Stay tuned for more updates as we follow the methanol momentum in shipping! ??

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