Ammonia powered vessels

Viridis Bulk Carriers has been awarded NOK 152m ($14m) by Enova SF to support the construction of two ammonia-powered bulk carriers.

Viridis is aiming to prove that carbon free, hydrogen-powered, transportation in the maritime sector is achievable and has developed its ecosystem of partners over the past three years.

The company’s vessels are designed to support charterers cargo capacity needs and have a similar range to the current fleet of short sea bulk vessels, with orders for ships expected to be received by the end of 2023 and deliveries beginning in 2025.

Each vessel has been designed with the customer in focus and Viridis has ensured close collaboration with client partners and key suppliers, such as the eight charterers in the ‘Flexbulk NH3 Ammonia Power’ consortium project.

The award was announced by Espen Barth Eide, the Norwegian Minister for Environment and Climate, in Oslo this morning (September 26).

Ammonia and Hydrogen