China's first ammonia-dual-fuel gas carriers named in Guangzhou

The vessels, designed by CSSC's Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute, measure 159.9 meters in length and 26.5 meters in breadth. They meet CCS Ice Class B navigation requirements and the Phase III EEDI energy efficiency standard. Andre M is expected to become the first ammonia-fueled gas carrier certified by the China Classification Society upon delivery.

The project fills a domestic gap in ammonia-fueled liquefied gas carrier technology and represents China's first operational vessels of this type, the statement said, offering a commercial demonstration for broader adoption of ammonia fuel in the global shipping industry.