ClassNK to class ammonia-fueled tugboat ‘Sakigake’ – World’s first ammonia-fueled vessel

The world’s first ammonia-fueled tugboat, named ‘Sakigake,’ has been launched by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., with ClassNK classing the vessel as ammonia-fueled. According to research by NYK, this marks a significant milestone in commercial shipping as of August 23, 2024. The tugboat will be operated by Shin-Nippon … Continue reading ClassNK to class ammonia-fueled tugboat ‘Sakigake’ – World’s first ammonia-fueled vessel