How to become "ammonia prepared"
Two 40,000 cbm LPG carriers, currently under construction for Geogas at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea, will be “ammonia prepared”. The classification is supported by Bureau Veritas. Delivery is expected for June 2023. These will be the first ships to receive BV's ‘ammonia prepared’ notation.
Ammonia presents specific safety issues related to its toxicity that have to be addressed. In classification, “ammonia-prepared” certifies that a ship has been designed and constructed to be converted at a later date to use ammonia as fuel.
The notation targets the spaces and structural components that will accommodate future ammonia fuel tanks, fuel handling equipment and ammonia vapour treatment installations.
“Ammonia-prepared” also covers specific requirements for the conversion of engines and boilers from using fuel oil, LNG or multiple fuels to ammonia. (sh)