en.Wedoany.com Reported - Exmar has delivered the new medium-sized gas carrier "MGC Antwerpen", the first ocean-going vessel powered by an ammonia dual-fuel engine, marking progress in the decarbonization of the shipping industry.

Developed in collaboration with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, WinGD, Nord Gas Solutions, and Lloyd's Register, the vessel can transport up to 46,000 cubic meters of ammonia or liquefied petroleum gas. When using ammonia as a low-carbon fuel, the ship can achieve near-zero emission operations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional vessels, meeting and exceeding the current emission reduction targets of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Operational safety has always been a priority throughout the development process. The project included comprehensive crew training, rigorous risk assessments, and the establishment of a regulatory framework for safe operations in collaboration with key partners and the Belgian government.

This new vessel is the first in a series of four ammonia dual-fuel medium-sized gas carriers for Exmar, each named after a Belgian city. With the delivery of the "MGC Antwerpen", Exmar continues to advance the application of ammonia propulsion technology, promoting the development of sustainable shipping.

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