ClassNK will grant the world’s first accreditation for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) to the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Nihon Shipyard (NSY).
The MRS classification notation signifies that a ship is equipped with exceptional safety measures for ammonia in its machinery room, ensuring compliance with the highest safety standards outlined in the guidelines for ammonia-fueled...