The development of dual-fuel engines for ammonia and methanol is accelerating and will be the norm for ships combined with energy saving devices and technology.

The Chilean giant state mining company Codelco, Japan’s NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), Oshima Shipbuilding and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) design and build an ammonia dual-fuel handymax bulker.

Yara and North Sea Container Line (NCL) are collaborating to produce the first green ammonia powered containership, agreeing to put safety at the forefront of the vessel design and operation.

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The rise of alternative fuels both for vessel propulsion and as part of cargo such as electric vehicles is resulting in new risks for marine insurers.

Fertiglobe, a partnership between UAE’s ADNOC and Dutch OCI Global have inked a Memorandum of Understanding with AD Ports for ammonia logistics, storage and shipping.

Japan’s Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is currently developing a fuel supply system for using ammonia onboard ships and has started tests on safety systems.

The first vessels with WinGD ammonia dual-fuel engines are expected to be in operation in 2026 following engine deliveries in the previous year.

Ammonia power solutions company Amogy has started operations in Singapore with an aim to expand to its maritime and power generation business in Asia.