- Amogy celebrates the retrofit completion of the NH3 Kraken, a tugboat now powered by ammonia.
- The vessel’s maiden voyage on the Hudson River is scheduled for late summer.
- NH3 Kraken’s retrofit demonstrates ammonia’s potential as a clean fuel for maritime applications.
Amogy has officially welcomed its vessel, the NH3 Kraken, to the water following a renaming ceremony. The retrofit of the NH3 Kraken, which involves integrating Amogy’s ammonia-to-power system, is nearing completion. Seonghoon Woo, CEO of Amogy, expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that it represents both a validation of the company’s proprietary technology and a significant step towards a greener future, reports Offshore Energy.
NH3 Kraken
Originally constructed in 1957, the NH3 Kraken has had a storied history, changing ownership several times. It has been operated by the Virginian Railroad Company, the Boston Fuel Transportation Company, and Breakwater Marine, and most recently supported ice-breaking operations for Feeney Shipyard before being acquired by Amogy.
The comprehensive retrofit involved replacing the tugboat’s original diesel generators and electric motors with Amogy’s innovative ammonia-to-power system. This system converts liquid ammonia (NH3) into hydrogen and nitrogen, with the hydrogen then used in a fuel cell.
The NH3 Kraken is set to complete its maiden voyage on a tributary of the Hudson River in late summer, marking a new chapter in using ammonia as a primary maritime fuel. Amogy’s technology aims to demonstrate the safe and effective use of ammonia for maritime vessels, contributing to cleaner and more sustainable shipping practices.
Amogy is focusing on applying this clean technology in challenging sectors such as maritime shipping and power generation, positioning itself at the forefront of green marine innovation.
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Source: Offshore Energy
