Groundbreaking ammonia tug named

The NH3 Kraken is set to complete its maiden voyage on a tributary of the Hudson River in late summer.

“Today’s ceremony marks a significant moment as we edge closer to making maritime history and transforming one of the world’s oldest industries,” said Amogy chief executive, Seonghoon Woo.

“The retrofit of the NH3 Kraken is nearing completion, and, soon, we will celebrate not just validation of our proprietary technology in maritime vessels, but also the beginning of a new era. This venture allows us the extraordinary opportunity to forge a greener future for generations to come.”

Originally built in 1957, the NH3 Kraken has passed through multiple owners and been known by various names, most recently supporting ice-breaking operations for Feeney Shipyard before being sold to Amogy.

Amogy says the NH3 Kraken will prove how ammonia can be safely used as a primary fuel, either in new builds or retrofitted vessels.

The vessel is named after Amogy’s innovative ammonia cracking technology, which converts liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, then funnels the hydrogen into a fuel cell, generating high-performance power with zero carbon emissions.

Earlier this year the company teamed up with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and others to develop a training facility on the operation of ships powered by alternative fuels.