The First in Japan! Jointly developed vessel mounted Bunkering Boom for Ammonia

TB Global Technologies Ltd. (hereinafter "TBG") signed a basic agreement on 16^th August with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter “NYK”), Japan’s largest shipping company, to jointly develop bunkering boom for ammonia marine fuel.

The installation of a bunkering boom being developed by TBG on the Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (ABV) by NYK will greatly contribute to the safety and efficiency of fuel supply to ammonia-fueled ships. They are expected to become increasingly popular in the late 2020s in order to decarbonize the shipping industry. This will be the first attempt to develop a bunkering boom for ammonia in Japan.

While operations with entirely by hoses tend to be less durable and reliable due to their sensitivity to torsion, this bunkering boom features a combination of reliable rigid pipes, swivel joints, and hoses for safer and more efficient cargo handling operations. It is also equipped with an Emergency Release System (ERS) that allows quick disconnection between vessels in the event of an emergency. When the ERS is triggered, it is designed to minimize the leakage of ammonia into the sea.

Since ammonia does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) when combusted, it is expected to be a next-generation marine fuel that contributes against global warming. Nevertheless, it is highly toxic, so leakage prevention when used as a marine fuel is essential.

TBG will continue to contribute to the sustainable development of the energy society and provide value to our stakeholders.

*NYK Company Profile
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
Head Office: Yusen Building, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takaya Soga, President
Website:  https://www.nyk.com/english/