The newly founded Pherousa Green Shipping (PGS) is in the design stage of placing an order for up to 6 green-profiled ultramax dry bulk carriers.
The initial ship design is based on an existing Deltamarin ultramax model but adapted for using ammonia. According to the company, the Pherousa Green Technology (PGT)’s ammonia cracking technology allows the ship’s engines to be operated with a minimal amount of pilot fuel.
The system also enables the use of pure hydrogen in PEM fuel cells instead of direct ammonia fuel cells for electric power production. PGT will deliver the “plug and play” ammonia crackers to PGS for installation onboard the newbuildings.
The ammonia cracking technology developed by PGT is a game changer that could become a major contributor toward the realization of the world´s zero-emission shipping
… said Hans Bredrup, PGT Group Chairman
The two companies also aim to enter into a strategic partnership agreement to drive the development of ammonia technology for use within the deep-sea segment.
The initial fleet of 6 ultramax dry bulk carriers is aimed at the worldwide copper industry. The copper industry has ambitious emission-cutting goals, including to reduce the emissions produced whilst copper is transported to end users, usually across the Pacific Ocean, either from South America or Australia. Ongoing & advanced conversations have been held with leading international mining companies for their employment of the new buildings.
