The international scientific community asserts that ammonia will play an essential role in decarbonizing ships, primarily due to its abundance, availability in ports, and potential for production from renewable sources (green ammonia).
Fuel/Energy Type: Ammonia
Opportunities for the UK to kick-start shipping’s transition to zero greenhouse gas emission fuel
Adoption of zero-emission fuels in the near-term is a critical step towards a decarbonised future for the shipping industry.
Ammonia toxicity concerns in focus for shipping as Singapore cleans up oil spill
Ammonia toxicity concerns are in focus after an oil spill incident in June at Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Terminal, as the shipping industry doubles down on cleaner fuels for maritime decarbonation with keen interest in risk management and preparedness to deal with future bunker spills.