AMELS becomes the first Dutch yacht builder to meet stringent new International Maritime Organization (IMO) emissions regulations
AMELS has become the first Dutch yacht builder to meet stringent new International Maritime Organization (IMO) emissions regulations, Damen said in its press release.The successful test under independent Lloyd’s Register class supervision ensures the generator sets of the new 57.70-metre AMELS 188 will comply with IMO Tier III NOx emissions limits. In fact, completed as the United Nations climate summit drew to a close, this achievement puts AMELS ahead of the regulations, which apply to vessels with keels laid from 1 January 2016.
Tier III, the next stage of the United Nations’ IMO nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions regulations, applies to vessels operating in North American and the United States Caribbean Sea NOx Emission Control Areas (ECAs). Additional areas are expected to be designated NOx ECAs in the future.
AMELS is leading a new generation of engineering best practice to reduce the ecological footprint of its superyachts. In addition to IMO Tier III NOx compliance, the new AMELS 188 currently under construction will feature:
Hybrid Power switchboard for peak shaving with battery bank
Smart generator set configuration
AMELS Heat Recovery system.
Introduced at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015, the AMELS 188 is highly innovative and completely new in the AMELS family. The 57.70-metre, 970 GT superyacht combines advanced solutions with the modern elegance and timeless pedigree of designer Tim Heywood.
