RE: DNV approval1 Dec 2021 11:52
By using simulation-driven-ship design, VARD has developed economic and technical key performance indicators for the adoption of Green Ammonia and fuel cell technologies on ships.
DNV, one of the world's leading classification and certification bodies in the maritime industry, and partner to the ZeroCoaster programme, has now evaluated the design and integration of the alkaline fuel cell module with in-built cracker and concluded that the design complies with all relevant maritime rules, regulations and standards.
Better known as "Approval in Principle" ("AiP"), DNV's positive assessment of the ZeroCoaster design marks another key milestone in unlocking the vast potential of Green Ammonia as a zero-emission fuel within the maritime industry, alongside deployment of AFC Energy's marinised, high energy dense fuel cell platform and cracker module.
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The AiP confirms the design is feasible and that there are no obstacles that could prevent the solution from being realised.
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Andreas Buskop, General Manager, Engineering at Vard Engineering Brevik AS, said: "VARD has long shown leadership in maritime design and innovation with a focus of accelerating the transition to zero emission. We strongly believe in the role Green Ammonia will play in supporting industry's aspirations to "go green", and working alongside industry leaders in alkaline fuel cell technology, AFC Energy, we are pleased to have gained confirmation of our AiP from DNV, highlighting what we understand to be a world first in ship design for ammonia fuel cell and cracker utilisation. We now look forward to further working with AFC Energy in taking this design to commercial fruition".
Adam Bond, Chief Executive Officer at AFC Energy, said: "The maritime industry's increasing reliance on Green Ammonia as a decarbonisation fuel lends itself perfectly to AFC Energy's high energy dense alkaline fuel cell technology. Having worked in design concepts for the past six months on the marinisation of our integrated, heavy duty fuel cell and cracker technologies, we are pleased to have been invited to partner with world leading ship designers and builders such as VARD to highlight the potential for the safe and compliant propulsion and auxiliary powering of cargo ships as part of the ZeroCoaster project. Receipt of AiP from DNV is simply a confirmation and validation of the role our technology will play in supporting mariners to achieve stringent greenhouse reduction targets".
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