World’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel VLAC Fitted With Everllence Main Engine Delivered

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has named Terra Clove, the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry’s transition towards ammonia as a marine fuel.

Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Terra Clove has a capacity of 93,000m³. The vessel is powered by the first Everllence B&W 6G60ME-C10.5-LGIA ammonia dual-fuel two-stroke engine, developed by Everllence, formerly MAN Energy Solutions, and manufactured under license by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) – Engine & Machinery Business Unit.

The naming ceremony was held at HHI in Ulsan, bringing together senior leaders and representatives from EPS, HHI, Everllence, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), ABS, the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and other key partners involved in the vessel’s development.

Equipped with ammonia dual-fuel propulsion, Terra Clove is designed to operate on ammonia while retaining the flexibility to use conventional marine fuel. When operated on green ammonia produced using renewable energy, the vessel has the potential to achieve significant lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions compared with conventionally fuelled vessels.

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