China Launches World’s First Pure Ammonia-Fueled Vessel in Milestone for Green Shipping

Hefei, China — The “Anhui,” the world’s first demonstration vessel powered entirely by ammonia, has successfully completed its maiden voyage in Hefei, located in East China’s Anhui province. The trial marks a major advancement in the search for carbon-free alternatives in maritime transport. Ammonia is widely used as a feedstock in the chemical industry and

Fortescue, GH2, and Trovio Complete First Digital Fuel Certificate Pilot for Ammonia Bunkering in Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Fortescue has partnered with the Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2) and digital platform provider Trovio to complete the first-ever issuance of a digital fuel certificate for an ammonia-to-ship bunkering operation. The pilot marks a major step in advancing transparent and traceable green fuel supply systems for the maritime sector. The transaction, carried out

DNV Grants Approval in Principle for New Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Design

Classification society DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to SeaTech Solutions International, in partnership with Oceania Marine Energy, for the design of a new 10,000 cbm ammonia bunkering vessel. The announcement was made during the Ammonia Energy APAC Conference 2025 and builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the three parties

Ocean Hyway Cluster Secures Funding for Green Maritime Energy Station Pre-Study

A new initiative aimed at developing integrated green energy infrastructure for the maritime sector is set to launch following funding support from Vestland County Municipality. Ocean Hyway Cluster, a leading Norwegian network focused on hydrogen and ammonia solutions, has been awarded NOK 350,000 to undertake a pre-study titled Green Maritime Energy Station (GMES). The project,

GCMD Publishes Insights from Landmark Ammonia Transfer Trial Off Western Australia

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has released a detailed report analyzing the outcomes of a successful ship-to-ship liquid ammonia transfer pilot conducted in September 2024. The trial, held 20 nautical miles off the coast of Port Dampier, Western Australia, marks a significant step forward in exploring ammonia’s potential as a zero-carbon marine fuel.

Wärtsilä’s Latest Testing Confirms 90% GHG Reduction with Ammonia-Fuelled 4-Stroke Engine

Wärtsilä, a global leader in marine technology, has announced significant advancements in its 4-stroke ammonia engine solution, reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of up to 90% compared to conventional diesel engines. The improvements follow extensive testing conducted since the engine’s commercial debut in November 2023. According to Wärtsilä, the ammonia-powered version of its Wärtsilä

ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia fuel supply system for ship developed by SHI

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Ammonia is expected to be used as a ship fuel for decarbonization since it does not emit CO2 when combusted. Meanwhile, adequate safety measures are imperative as it has