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Welcome to Home Green Marine! Get ready for some exciting news!
December 4, 2023, by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra
Tanker operator Maersk Tankers has confirmed that it has ordered up to ten very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Korea. Check these mega ships below:
Illustration; Archive; Courtesy of Jiangnan
Ready for more surprises? The first four vessels kick off an exciting journey from late 2026 onwards, and there’s even an option for six more vessels. Sounds mind-blowing, right?
But that’s not all – these ships are designed to run on clean ammonia to play a part in energy transition. Exciting stuff!
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The order is being attributed to the anticipated rise in demand for the transportation of ammonia as a derivative of clean hydrogen, as both of them are poised to become vital commodities during the transition to clean energy. Stay right here with us to witness the exciting energy transition journey.