World’s first ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier enters service
The delivery of MGC ANTWERPEN has successfully completed its maiden commercial voyage, from China to India, in July 2026. It is the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel Medium Gas Carrier (MGC), built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for EXMAR. Until now, ammonia-fuelled propulsion had been validated through engineering analysis, risk assessment and sea ...
The world's first ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier, MGC ANTWERPEN, successfully completed its maiden commercial voyage from China to India in July 2026. Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for EXMAR, this medium gas carrier represents a significant step forward in the adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel, with the potential for up to 90% fewer emissions compared to conventional fuels.
The delivery of the vessel marks the transition of ammonia fuel from engineering analysis and sea trials to real-world commercial service, and the successful voyage is the result of collaboration between several industry partners, including EXMAR, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, LR, WinGD, and Nord Gas Solutions. The project's success is attributed to rigorous design approval, Hazard Identification (HAZID) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) processes, gas trials, and sea trials, which have provided valuable data to improve the operation of future ammonia-fuelled vessels.
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