Part 1: shipyard orders and construction
Eastern Pacific Shipping: newbuild ammonia-fueled vessels to fly the Singaporean flag
Click to learn more. EPS and MPA executives sign the new ammonia-fueled ship agreement at Singapore Maritime Week. Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
In September last year, Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) announced a collaboration with MAN Energy Solutions, Hyundai Heavy Industries and the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), along with classification societies ABS and Lloyd’s Register, to develop an ammonia engine to be used in EPS’ new fleet.
Seven months later, through the signing of MoUs with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the same classification societies, EPS has earmarked six of those newbuilds, set to be delivered in