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At the end of 2023, Ulsan Port Authority, a major energy distribution hub and a pioneer of the energy transition in the region, joined DNV Korea’s Decarbonization Network. The benefits are mutual, with the network partners committed to sharing knowledge and aligning their efforts to facilitate low-GHG fuel uptake.

In this special podcast episode, guest host Øyvind Sekkesæter is joined by Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners to discuss their bold move toward ammonia as a scalable, zero-carbon fuel and what they have done so far to prepare technically and secure future demands.

Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures. DNV’s class notations and guidelines facilitate this process, ensuring a safe transition to a zero-carbon future.

The IMO is making significant progress towards modernising global maritime safety regulations, with new regulations that seek to enhance standards in order to accommodate new technologies and fuels, while making the maritime industry more adaptable and receptive to innovation.