Fortescue, an Australian metals company, has successfully completed propulsion and maneuverability trials of its ammonia-powered vessel in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and other partners in the port of Singapore. This follows the world’s first dual-fuel ammonia fuel trial conducted by the same vessel in March 2024, which earned it a Gas Fueled Ammonia designation from the classification society DNV and approval from the Singapore Registry of Ships.
The trials utilized liquid ammonia, diesel, and hydrogenated vegetable oil as marine fuel, with the recent tests focusing on nitrogen-based emissions management and the engine’s ability to operate on varying amounts of biofuel combined with ammonia. The Fortescue Green Pioneer consumed 6.4 cubic meters of liquid ammonia, in addition to diesel and HVO, over a 10-day period ending on May 2. The vessel is expected to raise awareness of the global shipping industry’s need to adopt green solutions like ammonia.
Fortescue highlighted that the Fortescue Green Pioneer will play a crucial role in promoting the adoption of green ammonia in the shipping industry in the upcoming months. These successful trials mark an important step towards sustainable and environmentally friendly practices within the maritime sector, positioning ammonia as a viable alternative marine fuel. The company’s efforts showcase the potential for ammonia to reduce emissions and contribute to a greener future for the shipping industry.
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