UK Unveils Ammonia-Powered Vessel Ahead of IMO Meeting

Fortescue’s marine division, Fortescue Zero, showcased its ammonia-powered vessel, Green Pioneer, in London ahead of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting. The vessel aims to demonstrate the viability of ammonia as a sustainable marine fuel. After being certified in Singapore, it will undergo inspections by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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Fortescue Conducts Sea Trials for First Ammonia-Powered Vessel

Sea trials continue for the first vessel operating on ammonia, the Fortescue Green Pioneer, a converted offshore supply vessel. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is closely supervising the trials to develop safety protocols for ammonia-fueled vessels. Other projects, like NYK’s LNG-fueled tug conversion, are also expected to proceed in the future.

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