Ammonia

SMW 2024: Fortescue gets DNV certificates for ammonia-powered vessel

DNV presented Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel “Green Pioneer” at a ceremony held during Singapore Maritime Week.

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April 22, 2024

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SMW 2024: Fortescue gets DNV certificates for ammonia-powered vessel

Classification society DNV on Friday (19 April) presented Australian green technology, energy and metals company Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel Green Pioneer at a ceremony held during Singapore Maritime Week.

The occasion marked the culmination of a project that began in 2021, when DNV was engaged by Fortescue to work on the feasibility study and 'Fuel ready (Ammonia)' notation for the vessel’s conversion.

DNV's Technology Qualification process provided the framework for the qualification and assurance of the engine modifications, where industry rules were yet to be developed.

Additionally, DNV’s Gas Fuelled Ammonia notation, an industry first, set out the requirements for the ship’s fuel system, fuel bunkering connection and piping through to the fuel consumers.

With no IMO regulations covering the specific use of ammonia, DNV and Fortescue utilized the SOLAS provision for Alternative Design Arrangements (ADA) with the backing of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, particularly around fire and evacuation risks.

Dino Otranto, Fortescue Metals CEO, said: "The Fortescue Green Pioneer proves to the world that the shipping industry can, and must, innovate to stop burning fossil fuels. We know 2024 is a pivotal year for global shipping and will have an enormous impact on ammonia’s use as a marine fuel this decade and beyond. The shipping industry must adopt early use of ‘real zero’, long-term solutions such as green ammonia.”

“When Fortescue embarked on this cutting-edge project, it was vital that we worked with organisations like DNV that shared our vision for pioneering solutions to drive decarbonization in the industry.

“DNV has brought a high level of competence, focus, and agility to this project. Their solution-focused and ‘can-do’ attitude without compromising their core roles of safety and quality was immense.”

Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, DNV’s Regional Manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime, said: "Fortescue's commitment to decarbonization aligns perfectly with DNV's vision, and we are honoured to be part of this pioneering project.”

“Our global teams have worked closely with Fortescue over the last two years, from the engine bed-testing stage through to commissioning and trials, to help realize this milestone. We look forward to continuing this partnership and supporting Fortescue as we both strive to create a greener future for shipping.”

In 2022, Fortescue successfully converted a four-stroke engine to run on ammonia in combination with diesel at its land-based testing facility in Perth, Western Australia. Conversion work later began on the Green Pioneer at the Seatrium yard in Singapore to convert the vessel’s engines to run on ammonia in combination with conventional fuels.

Fortescue’s Green Pioneer completed the world’s first ammonia bunkering trial safely at an ammonia facility on Jurong Island, in the Port of Singapore in March 2024, following which the vessel received flag approval from the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) and the ‘Gas Fuelled Ammonia’ notation from DNV.

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Published: 22 April 2024

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Argus Media organises Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference in Singapore

Conference will explore Argus’ global analysis on alternative bunker fuels, LNG benefits in the net zero pathway, global clean fuel policy and regulation, and growing demand of biofuels in the region.

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4 days ago

December 3, 2024

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Argus Media organises Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference in Singapore

Independent global energy and commodity market intelligence provider Argus Media is organising the Argus Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference on 18 to 19 February in Singapore.

The event will be held at the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594.

With Argus’ expertise in the biofuels, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and LNG sectors – the conference will bring together key players from across these value chains to meet with port authorities, shipowners, charterers, technology, finance, regulators, storage and terminals.

Over 40 experts and key industry stakeholders will be offering diverse insights into the competitive and progressively complex global marine fuels market in this key region.

Key speakers for the event include Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry & Transformation), Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); Torben Nørgaard, Chief Technology Officer - Energy & Fuels, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center; Jerid Soo, Assistant General Manager (Global Sustainability and ESG), Pacific International Lines; Kazuki Yamaguchi, General Manager and Head, Maritime Energy Solution, Energy Transformation Business Group, Sumitomo Corporation; and Mahua Chakravarty, Editor, Marine Fuels (Asia), Argus.

The conference’s agenda will include as Argus’ global analysis on alternative bunker fuels, LNG benefits in the net zero pathway, global clean fuel policy, incentives and regulation, perspectives by shipowners and charterers on new fuels investments and the growing demand of biofuels in the region.

The event will offer plenty of opportunities for networking including extended coffee and lunch breaks, networking drinks reception and using the networking platform and app to schedule meetings with attendees in advance.

Note: More information on the Argus Green Marine Fuels Asia Conference can be found here including an early bird rate if registrations are completed by 10 January.

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Published: 3 December, 2024

Alternative Fuels

DNV: Alternative-fuelled newbuilding orders slow down in November

Although results show a slowdown of new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels in November, this follows the strongest month ever in October and the overall trend remains strong, says Jason Stefanatos.

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4 days ago

December 3, 2024

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DNV: Alternative-fuelled newbuilding orders slow down in November

Latest figures from classification society DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform saw that a total of 27 new orders for alternative fuelled vessels were placed in November 2024.

LNG continues to be the main driver, accounting for 23 vessels, with most of these (15) coming from the container segment. A strong month also for the car carrier segment, with six new LNG-fuelled vessels added to the orderbook.

Four new orders for ammonia-fuelled vessels were also registered.

DNV: Alternative-fuelled newbuilding orders slow down in November

Although this was a slightly slower month for new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels, it follows a record-breaking month in October, and a strong surge in activity since the summer months.

Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV Maritime, said: “Although these results show a slowdown of new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels in November, this follows the strongest month ever in October, and the overall trend remains strong.

“LNG remains the headline story with exceptional activity since the summer months. This is clearly being driven by the container segment, where the vast majority of new orders in 2024 have been for alternative-fuelled vessels.”

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Published: 3 December, 2024

Alternative Fuels

MPA and MOL sign MoU to collaborate in alternative bunker fuels

Both will cooperate to establish a supply system for next-generation alternative bunker fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen as well as wind technology, among others.

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1 week ago

November 27, 2024

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MPA and MOL sign MoU to collaborate in alternative bunker fuels

Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. (MOL) on Tuesday (26 November) announced it signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to deepen cooperation in the fields of decarbonisation, digitalisation, and human resources development including alternative bunker fuels.

MOL and MPA have been cooperating in various initiatives to decarbonise the maritime industry, the new agreement will further promote these initiatives in a wide range of fields.

Specifically, the scope of the MoU covers the following:

Collaboration in the field of decarbonisation in the maritime industry in general.

Mutual collaboration to establish a supply system for next-generation alternative bunker fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen. The collaboration will also include study on the use of wind technology.

Digitalisation and maritime innovation.

Improving voyage management and efficiency of transport operations through digitalisation, including development of cybersecurity, collaboration on autonomous vessel trials, and nurturing marine innovation ecosystem that emphasises collaboration with local startups.

Joint development of maritime human resources.

Grow and enhance manpower capabilities, including grooming seafarers and shore-based workforce.

MOL will continue its group-wide concerted effort, in close cooperation with MPA and other major maritime sectors, to achieve sustainable GHG net-zero emissions and contribute to the realisation of a decarbonised society.

MPA Chief Executive Teo Eng Dih, said: “This MoU reaffirms MPA and MOL’s longstanding collaboration. As a maritime hub port, supported by our innovation and research ecosystem, MPA is working closely with industry and tripartite partners to support digitalisation, cybersecurity, decarbonisation and manpower capabilities. We look forward to MOL’s expansion of activities, tapping on both our experience and expertise, to develop scalable solutions for the SingaporeJapan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor and the wider maritime community.”

MOL President & CEO Takeshi Hashimoto, said: “We have been focusing on the fields of decarbonisation, digitalisation, and human resources development, which we have decided to deepen cooperation with MPA this time.

MPA is committed to working hard to create a sustainable maritime industry in Singapore, the hub of the maritime industry. We pay our respect to MPA for its enthusiasm and energy. The fields of bilateral cooperation are also a challenge for the maritime industry as a whole, and I hope we can increase the feasibility by working together as like-minded people.

We are confident that the establishment of this comprehensive cooperative relationship will contribute to the maritime industry in general.”

MOL’s recent cooperation with MPA includes joining a MPA-led Green & Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSC) and joining MPA’s initiative in the Maritime Energy Training Facility (METF) to promote training for seafarers involved in next-generation fuel such as ammonia, which reduces carbon emissions.

Photo credit: Mitsui OSK Lines
Published: 27 November, 2024