NYK retrofit tugboat to run on ammonia

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has moved to retrofit its liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled tugboat to run on ammonia fuel. Yokohama-based Keihin Dock Co., part of NYK Group, will carry out the modifications on the Sakigake it built in 2015. The vessel, which operates in Tokyo Bay for another NYK Group company, Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha Corporation, should

NYK orders LPG-fuelled VLGC from KHI

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has signed up for an additional 86,700 cu m liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier, taking its orderbook at fellow shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to four. The 230 m long LPG-powered vessel will be delivered from KHI’s Sakaide Works in 2025 and, just like the previous

Largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant construction commences in Brazil

Unigel has invested an initial R$650m ($122m) in the new factory in Camaçari, Bahia state the country’s first green hydrogen plant. The plant will use three 20MW alkaline electrolysers from German manufacturer Thyssenkrupp Nucera to produce the H2. Unigel makes initial $120m investment in 60MW first phase, and the company has begun construction on the

Pilbara Ports teams up with Yara Clean Ammonia for clean ammonia bunkering

Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) joins hands with Yara Clean Ammonia to facilitate the uptake of clean ammonia as a marine fuel in the Pilbara region in Western Australia. The deal will ensure safe ammonia bunker operations within PPA ports through collaborative safety analysis and the creation of transparent ammonia bunkering guidelines. A collaboration agreement signed

SunRui receives AiP from Lloyd Register for AFSS

SunRui Marine Environment Engineering Co., Ltd said it received Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates from classification societies Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its self-developed marine ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS). It has also received certificate from China Classification Society (CCS) for the same. The system is mainly composed of a liquid ammonia bunkering unit, ammonia storage

Quad nations agreed to endorse development of hydrogen, ammonia

At the first energy meeting of the Quad nations, Japan, the US, Australia and India have agreed to promote technological development for clean-burning hydrogen and ammonia as fuels. Energy ministers from the four countries gathered in Sydney, affirming the importance of enhancing the clean energy supply chain and ensuring energy security. The US and Australia

Japan to collaborate with local shipbuilders to develop carbon-neutral ships

The Japanese government will team up with local shipping lines and shipbuilders to develop new types of vessels fueled by ammonia or hydrogen. The country relies on sea-based transportation for much of its food and natural resource needs, intends to start commercial runs of ammonia-fueled ships in 2028.  The council will work to expedite the

‘We are adopting fuel-flexibility approach regarding future fuels’

Mr Sachin Kulkarni – Head of Sales, Marine Power (South Asia), Wärtsilä shares his views with Future Fuels on how his company has been spearheading shipping’s decarbonisation efforts, and what needs to be done to accelerate lower emissions in the maritime industry. What is the engine technical solutions Wartsila offers to ship owners for green

Bureau Veritas collaborates with TotalEnergies for joint study on ammonia

Bureau Veritas (BV) and TotalEnergies have been conducting a joint study aiming at de-risking the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. The study to focus on leak mitigation and treatment. The joint preliminary study evaluated the health and safety risks from ammonia leaks for crew and passengers and pinpointed key safety criteria, broadening the

ABS AIP for project Sabre ammonia-fueled, ammonia bunker vessel

ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) to Keppel Offshore & Marine for the ammonia-fueled ammonia bunker vessel at the heart of Project Sabre, an initiative from a consortium of leading maritime organizations to develop an ammonia bunker supply chain in Singapore. As well as ABS, the consortium includes A.P. Moller – Maersk, Fleet Management