BV approves ammonia-capable tanker with fuel cell technology

Classification society Bureau Veritas has granted approval for a new ammonia-capable Long Range 2 tanker powered by proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) technology developed by Malaysia’s MISC Berhad and South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries.

IMAGE: Illustrative image of ammonia-capable LR2 tanker powered by PEMFC technology. MISC

The approval forms part of a joint development project focused on creating a large-scale commercial vessel that integrates PEMFC technology from South Korean engineering firm Vinssen and an ammonia cracking system engineered by marine tech company Panasia.

This design will deliver full-scale power for propulsion, cargo handling and onboard energy, surpassing earlier applications limited to small vessels or auxiliary loads.

Under the project, MISC Berhad serves as the shipowner and operator, Samsung Heavy Industries leads vessel design and construction, and Bureau Veritas ensures compliance and provides approvals.

By Tuhin Roy

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