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MARITIME FUEL TRANSITION “When you look at where we are and the steepness of the curve ahead, the biggest risk is the unintended safety consequences of change.” – Chris Wiernicki, CEO, ABS

Image courtesy ABS bout this time last year, ABS CEO Chris duced below the standard level through after-treatment. Ad-

Wiernicki said: “When you look at where ditionally, the engine is remotely controlled from a separate, we are and the steepness of the curve ahead, secure space to prevent researchers from direct exposure to the biggest risk is the unintended safety ammonia leaks. KR’s research is informing its own guidance consequences of change.” Class, he says, is as well as that of IACS and the IMO.

A built for the intersection between technol- Dr. Song Kanghyun, Head / Senior Vice President of KR’s ogy, safety and regulations and must be prepared. Decarbonization, says: “Ultimately, fuel conversion is essen-

Work is underway. China Classi? cation Society (CCS), for tial, as it is the sole solution to achieve decarbonization.” That example, has released 87 green-ship-related guidelines and doesn’t just mean fuel for combustion engines, and KR is also provided classi? cation services for over 30 methanol or am- involved in a project aimed at increasing the capacity of fuel monia fueled vessels. cells and one to develop a 2,000cbm lique? ed hydrogen carrier.

Korean Register (KR) is currently developing a 4-stroke Pathways available to reach long-term decarbonization ammonia-fueled engine with HD KSOE and STX Engine, goals are diverse, says Panos Koutsourakis, ABS Vice Presi- with a dual focus on engine performance and crew safety. At dent, Global Sustainability, and it can be challenging to choose the research facility, the risks are being comprehensively ad- a pathway today, especially for existing ships. ABS is work- dressed. A double barrier is installed in the laboratory where ing closely with its clients to explore multi-step approaches the engine is being tested, with the inter-barrier space main- towards a long-term net zero future. tained at negative pressure, and any leaked ammonia is re- Digitalization is a core part of the green maritime ecosystem,

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