Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has received an order from Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine Co (HZME) for its MAmmoSS ammonia fuel handling system.
HZME is a dual licensee of Everllence and WinGD. The MAmmoSS system will be designed and optimised to be compatible with the ammonia marine engines of these two licensors, and after delivery to HZME’s facility, will be used for shop tests of both engine brands.
The IMO MEPC has been engaged in ongoing discussions on reducing GHG emissions from international shipping. MHI points out that the MEPC 80 session adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, which aims to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050, while MEPC 83 approved mid-term measures to reduce GHG emissions.
Decarbonisation in global shipping is a critical issue, and ammonia, which does not emit CO2 when burned, is attracting attention as a next-generation marine fuel that will significantly contribute to reducing GHG emissions in the shipping industry. However, as ammonia is a toxic fluid, safe handling technology onboard ships is essential and is expected to drive demand for MAmmoSS.
Image: MAmmoSS fuel system for ammonia (source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group)
