International Maritime Organization formally allows ammonia cargoes to be used as shipping fuel for first time

The new rules open the way for ammonia carriers to use part of their cargo as a zero-carbon fuel

A rendering of a medium-sized ammonia carrier ordered by Purus Marine from Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
A rendering of a medium-sized ammonia carrier ordered by Purus Marine from Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.Photo: Purus Marine
Published 11 December 2024, 08:48Updated 11 December 2024, 08:48
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