Jiangnan Shipyard Selected TMC for Ammonia Carrier Systems
The shipyard will install specialized air compressors in two 90,000-cubic-metre vessels for Eastern Pacific Shipping.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Jiangnan Shipyard has contracted Norway-based TMC Compressors to provide marine air systems for two new very large ammonia carriers commissioned by Eastern Pacific Shipping. These vessels, each featuring a 90,000-cubic-metre capacity, will utilize LPG dual-fuel propulsion technology.
Why it matters
The order reflects the shipping industry's shifting capital investment toward ammonia as a viable alternative fuel and energy carrier. As demand for these carriers grows, specialized equipment suppliers are scaling production to meet the unique requirements of dual-fuel vessel designs.
The contract covers marine compressed air systems for two 90,000-cubic-metre carriers, with projected environmental performance including a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 99% reduction in SOx emissions. The contract value remains undisclosed.
The players
Jiangnan Shipyard
A major Chinese shipbuilding enterprise that constructs large-scale commercial and specialized maritime vessels.
TMC Compressors
A Norwegian marine engineering firm specializing in compressed air systems for the global shipping and offshore energy sectors.
Eastern Pacific Shipping
A Singapore-based global shipping conglomerate managing a large, diversified fleet of vessels including bulkers, containers, and tankers.
The details
TMC Compressors will deliver specialized compressors designed for both service and control air to each vessel. These units are engineered specifically for the marine and offshore environment to support the ships' LPG dual-fuel propulsion systems. The systems are critical to managing the complex pneumatic requirements of modern large-scale ammonia carriers.
Timeline
The shipyard and supplier agreement was announced on October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the broader industry pivot toward ammonia as a primary energy carrier to satisfy tightening global maritime emission mandates. It signals a shift from traditional heavy fuel oil infrastructure to specialized, clean-propulsion component integration.
Operators in the maritime supply chain should monitor the rising demand for components compatible with ammonia-fueled engines as dual-fuel ships become the standard. Suppliers must anticipate that new vessels will require higher specifications for air and control systems compared to traditional legacy ships.
The takeaway
The adoption of dual-fuel ammonia technology highlights that equipment manufacturers must now align their engineering specs with specific clean-fuel propulsion requirements. Owners should track vessel orders with similar propulsion profiles to identify shifts in long-term maintenance and parts procurement cycles.
Further reading
For broader trends in marine vessel technology, see our reporting on Oil and Gas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hellenic Shipping News.
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