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EPS’ Terra Clove can carry ammonia as cargo and use it as propulsion fuel.
Eastern Pacific Shipping’s (EPS) first ammonia dual-fuelled vessel Terra Clove has been christened at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea, according to a joint statement with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
The 93,000-cubic-metre very large ammonia carrier is the first commercial newbuild of its kind registered under the Singapore Registry of Ships.
The vessel is designed to carry ammonia as cargo and use it as propulsion fuel. It is equipped with specialised ammonia fuel handling, containment, and safety systems.
Terra Clove is the first of two ammonia dual-fuelled vessels HD HHI is building for EPS. It uses Everllence’s first commercial ammonia dual-fuelled two-stroke marine engine, which completed factory acceptance testing in April.
The vessel is expected to be delivered in November following sea trials.
MPA worked with EPS, HD HHI, and the American Bureau of Shipping on the vessel’s technical and regulatory compliance, including design reviews, hazard assessments, and guidance on ammonia safety, emissions management, and crew preparedness.
“Beyond developing the technology, our priority is ensuring its safe and practical operation,” said Cyril Ducau, CEO of EPS.
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