A new feasibility study led by Ricardo, in collaboration with Brunel University London and the Port of Cromarty Firth, is exploring ammonia as a potential fuel for the maritime sector. The project, named FASTMOVE, aims to assess ammonia’s role in supporting decarbonization efforts while developing a next-generation ammonia combustion engine. This initiative is part of the UK SHORE program, funded by the Department for Transport, which seeks to promote a sustainable maritime industry and stimulate economic growth in the UK.
Under FASTMOVE, the partnership will evaluate four-stroke, ammonia-fueled marine engines for offshore support vessels, focusing on emission reduction and enhancing the UK’s leadership in ammonia combustion technology. Richard Osborne from Ricardo emphasized the study’s potential to identify the benefits and challenges of using ammonia engines in the maritime sector.
Key project features include assessing ammonia’s decarbonization opportunities, advancing high-pressure dual-fuel combustion understanding, and ensuring safety for ammonia storage and fueling. Each partner brings specific expertise, with Brunel providing lab resources, Ricardo offering combustion engine experience, and the Port of Cromarty evaluating safety standards.
The project is set to begin soon and conclude in Spring 2026, with stakeholders expressing excitement about ammonia’s potential to deliver cleaner fuels and establish safety standards for this emerging fuel source.
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