ClassNK releases guidelines for ships using alternative fuels

ClassNK has released the ‘Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0)’. In addition to safety requirements for ships using methanol, ethanol, LPG, and ammonia as fuel, this edition newly adds requirements related to hydrogen-fueled ships, providing guidance for the design of alternative-fueled ships.  The guidelines comprehensively describe safety requirements for alternative-fueled ships. It stipulates

Oceania, Hexagon partner for low emission ammonia bunkering

In Australia, Oceania Marine Energy reported that Oceania Marine Energy and Hexagon Energy Materials Limited have inked a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing a low-emissions ammonia bunkering business in Dampier, Western Australia. This partnership marks a significant venture into sustainable shipping practices, particularly targeting the robust iron ore transport routes to Asia. The primary

Yara, AM Green sign term sheet for sale of ammonia

Yara Clean Ammonia, the world’s largest trader and distributor of ammonia, and Greenko ZeroC, the green ammonia production arm of the India-based AM Green, signed a term sheet for supply of renewable ammonia from Phase 1 of AM Green’s ammonia production facility in Kakinada, India. This term sheet and the subsequent offtake agreement covers the

WinGD bags order for world’s first ammonia dual-fuel tankers

WinGD has secured an order from AET for the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Aframax tankers, featuring six-cylinder X62DF-A engines. The two vessels, the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Aframax tankers, ordered by AET, will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (DSIC) with six-cylinder X62DF‑A engines, the newest addition to WinGD’s clean-fuel engine portfolio. WinGD

MPA, Fortescue complete propulsion and manoeuvrability trials

Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore. The trials were conducted using 6.4 m3 (4.4 tonnes) of liquid ammonia, in combination with diesel and Hydrogenated

OTG develops programme on ammonia fuel safety

Ammonia is gaining traction as a potential clean fuel for the future, with the first ammonia-powered vessels expected to debut as early as 2025. In response to this emerging trend, Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) has developed an e-learning program focused on ammonia fuel safety to educate seafarers about handling, storage, and safety precautions specific to

H2SITE receives approval from LR for ammonia cracking technology

H2SITE’s AMMONIA to H2POWER technology for ammonia cracking onboard has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR). The technology is an onboard containerized solution that produces fuel-cell-quality hydrogen using ammonia. This hydrogen can then be used by hydrogen fuel cells that can contribute to the vessel’s electrical power, or the hydrogen could be

Hanwha Ocean invests into ammonia technology with Amogy

Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has partnered with sibling company Hanwha Aerospace to use technology from ammonia-to-power business Amogy in a fuel cell system to power ships with ammonia. The shipbuilding company will use Amogy’s technology for ammonia-powered vessels as part of its drive to support sustainable shipping solutions. The contract will see Hanwha Ocean, part

BHP to receive first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026

BHP Group is planning to receive its first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026 as part of the company’s plans to cut shipping emissions. The global mining giant has shortlisted eight companies for the building, operation and fuel supply for at least one such vessel, Rashpal Singh Bhatti, vice president of maritime and supply chain excellence at

Port strategies for green fuels bunkering

The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol and ammonia bunkering. The report provides insights into the sources of green methanol and ammonia that could be available to the shipping industry and