ABS AIP For Project Sabre Ammonia-Fueled, Ammonia Bunker Vessel

(SINGAPORE) ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) to Keppel Offshore & Marine for the ammonia-fueled ammonia bunker vessel at the heart of Project Sabre, an initiative from a consortium of leading maritime organizations to develop an ammonia bunker supply chain in Singapore.

As well as ABS, the consortium includes A.P. Moller – Maersk, Fleet Management Limited, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore.

The ammonia bunker vessel design, which is intended to carry liquid ammonia as a carrier as well as bunker fuel for a wide variety of receiving vessels, has been reviewed by ABS against the requirements outlined in the ABS Guide for Ammonia Fueled Vessels. The design would receive the ABS Notation ✠A1, Liquefied Gas Carrier with Independent Tanks.

Awarding of ABS AIP is the latest phase of Project Sabre, which began with an agreement in 2021 to conduct a feasibility study to assess the technical, commercial and regulatory viability of establishing an end-to-end supply chain to enable ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering in Singapore.

“ABS understands the significant potential ammonia offers to shipowners and operators as well as ports and has developed deep insight into the unique safety challenges it introduces to the design, construction and operation of vessels using it for propulsion or power generation. ABS is leading the way in understanding the design and operation of ammonia-fueled vessels and we are committed to working with key partners, such as those in Project Sabre, to support its safe adoption by the industry,” said Panos Koutsourakis, ABS Director, Global Sustainability.

Reference: ABS

Disclaimer :
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Latest Shipping News You Would Like:

U.S Navy To Begin Testing SEALs & Special Warfare Troops For Steroids And Other Drugs

Posted on September 30, 2023

The U.S Navy is going to randomly test members of the special operations forces for performance-enhancing drugs and steroids starting in November.

U.S Navy To Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship USS Augusta In Eastport, Maine

Posted on September 30, 2023

The U.S Navy will commission the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, USS Augusta (LCS 34), in a ceremony on Saturday, September 30, in Eastport, Maine.

Russia-China Trade Imbalance Leads To 150,000 Empty Containers Piling Up In Russia

Posted on September 30, 2023

The vast imbalance of Russia-China trade since the former invaded Ukraine has led to 150,000 empty containers piling up in Moscow.

U.S Navy Accuses Iranian Vessels Of Harassing Its Marine Attack Helicopter With Lasers

Posted on September 29, 2023

The vessels of IRGC shone a laser several times at a US attack helicopter as it was carrying out its routine operation in the international airspace yesterday, over the Gulf.

European Maritime Companies Ditching Toxic Ships On Bangladesh Beaches, Killing Workers

Posted on September 29, 2023

European maritime majors are now ditching old vessels for scraps on Bangladeshi beaches in polluting and dangerous conditions that have taken the lives of workers pulling them apart, informs Human Rights Watch.