Greece’s Naftomar Shipping has placed an order with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, for 4 of the largest ammonia carriers yet to be built, worth $496 million.
China Merchants Energy Shipping is ordering eight vessels from China Merchants Industry at a total cost of $508 million to expand its bulk, car carrier, and multi-purpose fleets.
The development of dual-fuel engines for ammonia and methanol is accelerating and will be the norm for ships combined with energy saving devices and technology.