Samsung Heavy Industries, based in South Korea, announced at Posidonia 2024 in Athens, Greece, that it had obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register for the design of an ammonia fuel cell-powered Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC). The ammonia fuel cells operate by separating ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen and using them in a fuel cell to generate electricity through chemical reactions with oxygen. This innovative VLAC, developed in collaboration with US company Amogy Inc., is a zero-emission ship by replacing traditional engines with fuel cells, reducing emissions of harmful gases. The ship's reduced vibration and noise levels also contribute to lower maintenance costs. Samsung Heavy Industries has received technical certifications for different VLAC designs from classification societies like DNV, ABS, and KR, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The VLAC ships are designed to navigate through both the old and new Panama Canals, meeting the rising demand for ammonia transportation in an environmentally sustainable manner.