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IMO: net-zero framework adoption postponed

Julian Atchison October 23, 2025

The outcome leaves the global shipping industry with a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, but – for now – no detailed pathway to reach those targets. The result also leaves a certainty gap, delaying critical investment in zero or near-zero (ZNZ) fuels and propulsion technologies. Despite the setback, work on finer details and mechanisms to be included in the framework continued this week in London.

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ITOCHU & partners: developing an ammonia bunkering hub in Japan

Geofrey Njovu October 22, 2025

ITOCHU, TORAY and Uyeno Transtech have signed a joint development agreement for ammonia bunkering in Japan. Ship management company BSM will oversee the technical management of ITOCHU’s 5000m³ capacity newbuild ammonia bunkering vessel, set to be delivered to Singapore in 2027.

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Overview of Ammonia Export and Import Infrastructure

Philippe Lavagna

This overview covers optimizing ammonia transport KPIs, CAPEX and OPEX comparisons of various transfer and storage methods, and the role of jetty-less solutions in unlocking less expensive, smoother, safer ammonia supply chains.

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Ammonia as fuel

Onur Semiz

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Ammonia – Tracing the emergence of a new maritime fuel – first ships are being built

Jan Hagen Andersen

Ammonia has been identified as a future fuel to decarbonize shipping. The presentation gives status of low-GHG ammonia as a ship fuel by with a focus on the developments from 2020 and 2025.

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Initiatives for the Safe Launch of Ammonia-Fueled Capesize Bulk Carriers in 2026

Takanori Mizuno

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), the world’s second largest shipping company by fleet size, is set to begin operating 3 ammonia-fueled Capesize bulk carriers from 2026, transporting iron ore and coking coal. This presentation will introduce MOL’s initiatives leading up to the launch, with a particular focus on safety measures and preparations for the safe operation of these next-generation vessels.

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Supporting First-Movers and Shaping Regulations to Activate First-Followers

Valentina Bortuzzo

The Mærsk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is working with pioneers of ammonia operations to bring first-on-the-water demonstrations to reality and develop operational experience. We work with regulators to use our insights in shaping the requirements that will pave the way for industry followers.

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ARISE Project Status

Laurent Ruhlman

Ammonia/Sea water interaction still contains critical knowledge gaps that prevent us using consistently existing consequence modelling tools. ARISE project is specially designed to improve this situation. Despite important logistic and scientific challenges, ARISE project is progressing well and should reach final deliverable Q2 next year.

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Developing Safety Measures for Ammonia Bunkering Operation

Joshua Padeti

This presentation sheds light on the pathway necessary for addressing various safety aspects to realize ammonia bunkering operation in the United States. It covers regulations, hazards, stakeholder involvement and flag state guidelines. *Please note, this presentation will not be made publicly available.

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Global Partnerships to Connect the Value Chain

Tomoaki Ichida Radboud Godron Vibeke Rasmussen

In March 2025, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) acquired Netherlands-based LBC Tank Terminals as part of a strategic move towards a “total chemical logistics service system”. The pair will leverage an impressive joint array of logistics infrastructure,working to unlock expanded future flows of ammonia. Meanwhile, Yara and MOL are ongoing partners in a series of first mover marine ammonia fuel projects, including time charters, to ship-to-ship bunkering demonstrations, and development of ammonia-fueled vessels. Learn more about the trio’s plans to connect to the full ammonia energy value chain.