THE world's first accreditation for 'Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia' (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Nihon Shipyard Co. Ltd. (NSY).
The MRS class notation signifies a vessel's adherence to the highest ammonia safety standards, particularly within the machinery room.
A 40,000 m3 type ammonia fueled ammonia gas carrier; it will be delivered on November 2026. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO