MISC Berhad (MISC) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for their design of the first LR2 tanker propelled by ammonia with Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) technology.
The AiP was awarded as part of a strategic Joint Development Project between MISC, SHI and BV. This initiative focuses on the development of a large-scale commercial vessel that integrates the PEMFC technology developed by Vinssen and an Ammonia Cracking System (ACS) designed by Panasia Co. Ltd.
This innovative design will enable large-scale power generation for ship propulsion, cargo handling, and on-board power needs, overcoming previous applications, which were limited to small vessels or auxiliary loads.
Zahid Osman, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of MISC, stated that “we firmly believe that collaboration is the catalyst for maritime transformation and, through this partnership, we are uniting industry leaders to make a future a reality where diverse new technologies are implemented to solve the maritime sector’s greatest challenge: the energy transition and decarbonization. This AiP is the result of combining our strengths and challenging conventional boundaries to transform sustainability aspirations into tangible progress. Together with SHI and BV, we are driving a solution that will set a new standard for sustainable shipping and inspire greater adoption of innovative solutions across the industry that will help the maritime sector achieve its net-zero emissions ambitions.”
“It is a great honor to be here today for this milestone. Our ammonia-fueled, fuel cell LR2 tanker represents a true breakthrough: zero emissions, compliance with future regulations, improved operational efficiency, and offering scalability for wider adoption. This innovation demonstrates Samsung Heavy Industries’ firm commitment to sustainable growth and advanced technology. I also want to thank the classification society and MISC for their valuable support and close collaboration,” said Haeki Jang, Technical Director of Samsung Heavy Industries.
