Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
Setting Course, an ABS Podcast
American Bureau of Shipping
Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel
27 minutes Posted Feb 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Introduction
Ammonia’s Potential as a Marine Fuel
Emissions Impact of Ammonia Production
Ammonia Combustion Technology
Emissions from Ammonia Combustion
Storing Ammonia on Board Ships
Toxicity of Ammonia and Safety Considerations
The Future of Ammonia as an Alternative Fuel
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Ammonia is one of several alternative fuels being evaluated by the maritime industry to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While ammonia has the potential to be a zero-carbon fuel or a carrier for hydrogen fuel, the chemical is extremely toxic and has stringent handling requirements. On this episode of Setting Course, Rene Laursen, ABS Director of Global Sustainability, joins host John Snyder, Managing Editor of Riviera Maritime Media, to discuss ammonia’s potential, its challenges and ...