World’s First Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering to an Ammonia-Fueled Vessel

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NYK Line and partners conducted the world's first ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering to an ammonia-fueled vessel at Japan Marine United Corporation’s Ariake Shipyard. This milestone demonstrates advances in ammonia fuel handling and supports the maritime industry's shift to cleaner fuels.

NYK Line, with Japan Marine United Corporation, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., and Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd., has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering operation to an ammonia-fueled vessel on September 17. At a quay within Japan Marine United Corporation’s Ariake Shipyard, ammonia fuel was transferred from the ammonia ...