South Korean shipbuilder, HD Hyundai Mipo, has begun constructing the world’s first ammonia-powered ship, ordered by EXMAR, a Belgian shipping company.
The ship will have an ammonia dual-fuel engine, allowing the ship to operate both on traditional fuel and ammonia.
The company has ordered 6 dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carriers, the first two called Champagny and Courchevel which were christened in a ceremony held at HD Hyundai Mipo’s facilities on January 6th,...