New fuel pump order for ammonia-powered bulk carriers

Svanehøj has been awarded a contract to supply fuel pumps for a new series of ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers (210,000 DWT).

As a subcontractor to SunRui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd., we will provide four Deepwell (DW) NH3 Fuel Pumps for each of the first eight vessels in the series, totaling 32 fuel pumps with the first delivered in Q4 2024.

Being among the world's first ammonia-fueled bulk carriers, this project is crucial to Svanehøj's ambition to support the zero-carbon transition. With over 2,000 ammonia-ready marine pumps in operation or on order, including nearly 100 fuel pumps, our proven track record and vast experience in ammonia applications significantly influenced the decision to choose our specialized deepwell pump design for the project.

The new bulk carriers will be built at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding (QBS) in China and mark a significant step in making ammonia technology a commercially available option for long-distance shipping, as the global fleet prepares to adopt green fuels to meet long-term decarbonization targets.

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