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Lloyd’s Register has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to GTT for its ‘NH₃-Ready’ Mark III containment system.
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The AiP covers LNG-fuelled vessels, LNG carriers, ethane carriers (VLECs), and bunkering ships.
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This certification supports GTT’s focus on sustainable innovation and regulatory compliance.
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The design allows future conversion of LNG tanks to ammonia use, aiding in decarbonization goals.
GTT has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its innovative ‘NH₃-Ready’ notation on the Mark III membrane containment system. This approval applies not only to LNG-fuelled vessels but also extends to the cargo tanks of LNG carriers (LNGCs), very large ethane carriers (VLECs), and LNG bunkering vessels.
The certification showcases GTT’s continued leadership in delivering flexible and sustainable maritime technologies that align with the shipping industry’s drive toward cleaner energy and stricter environmental standards.
Industry Endorsement and Commitment to Sustainability
David Colson, Commercial Vice President at GTT, expressed pride in the approval, stating:
“We are proud to have received this approval from Lloyd’s Register, which once again recognises the flexibility of our technology and our dedication to sustainable innovation. This AiP confirms our ability to support our clients and partners in achieving an effective and responsible energy transition.”
Lloyd’s Register also acknowledged the potential of the design to aid in reducing carbon emissions. Panos Mitrou, Global Gas Segment Director at LR, said:
“This new design shows that by challenging conventional thinking, the maritime industry can effectively transition to cleaner energy sources.
“By enabling LNG tanks to be converted for ammonia use, carbon emissions are reduced through an innovative solution that helps meet evolving environmental regulations.”
This AiP further positions GTT as a forward-thinking partner in the maritime sector’s transition to alternative fuels, providing shipowners with future-ready infrastructure for ammonia—a promising zero-carbon fuel.
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Source: Lloyd’s Register
