With the need to reduce carbon emissions, vessel owners and operators are looking to the use of alternative fuels to aid with their emissions reduction efforts.
Fuel/Energy Type: Ammonia
Seafarer training for marine ammonia fuel comes into focus
Already in 2025, we have seen multiple initiatives launched and resources released to contribute to seafarer training ahead of the first ammonia-fueled vessels.
DNV white paper guides shipowners on safe and scalable adoption of ammonia and hydrogen fuels
As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. DNV’s latest white paper, Safe introduction of alternative fuels – Focus on ammonia and hydrogen as ship fuels, provides shipowners with insights and tools to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and safely implement these fuels.
World’s first ammonia-fueled ship hits a snag
The promise of zero-carbon shipping has been delayed until at least 2026.
Ammonia-powered vessel docks in Southampton
The “world’s first” dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel has arrived in the UK, docking at the Port of Southampton.
Year Ahead: Regulatory hurdles leave shipowners to grapple with limited options for fuelling ammonia carriers
Shipping companies building ammonia carriers to use the cargo as fuel for their ship engines may find it necessary to lobby port state control to allow use of this fuel.
In safe hands? Onboard the world’s first ammonia-powered ship, billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Green Pioneer
Iron-ore billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue brought the world’s first ammonia-powered ship to global attention earlier this month, when it was sailed to Dubai for the COP28 climate summit – with Forrest openly lamenting that it could not actually be fuelled with ammonia.
Alternative Fuels Ammonia
Liam Blackmore gives an introduction and overview of Ammonia as a fuel for shipping including technical challenges, safety elements and sustainability in this video.
Shipping sector lands deal for supply of 11 million tons of green fuel
Companies such as Bunker Holding, Trafigura and MAN have signed the agreement, committing them to work towards a large-scale production of green fuel.
The world may be close to getting its first cargo ship that emits almost no carbon dioxide
The world’s first cargo ship that produces nearly zero planet-heating pollution is on track to set sail in 2026, according to one of the firms behind the project.