China Classification Society (CCS) has played a crucial role in the development of the first ammonia-powered tugboat project in China, undertaken by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian), according to CCS's release.
CCS actively participated in the project, providing technical expertise, risk assessments, and solutions for the safe application of ammonia fuel. This included optimizing ship design, conducting research on key equipment, and developing emission control technologies.
CCS addressed several key technical challenges, including ammonia fuel containment and supply system design.
This project marks a significant milestone in the development of ammonia-powered ships in China.