Japan-based Mitsui E&S has completed the commercialization phase of its two-stroke, ammonia-fueled marine engines and ammonia fuel supply systems (AFSS), now able to serve customers with a fully-integrated marine propulsion system from its Tamano manufacturing base. Mitsui E&S’ engine manufacturing setup based on the Everllence B&W ME-LGIA model, with the potential to include WinGD’s ammonia-fueled X-DF-A engine in the future.
The Shanghai-based Green Marine Fuel Certification System has been launched, with the first five fuel customers signed and a number of others intending to join the scheme.
Belgium-based shipowner EXMAR has announced its first commercial voyage sailed on ammonia fuel, with the Antwerpen traveling from China to India. The vessel also carried ammonia as cargo on the voyage.
Ammonia 25 engines, cargo supply and fuel gas handling systems will be installed onboard midsize LPG/liquid ammonia carrier vessels being built in China for Navigator Amon. Delivery of components expected by June 2027.
ITOCHU and Peninsula Petroleum have formed a new joint venture to adopt and commercialise ammonia as a marine bunkering fuel, particularly in major European ports.
Fortescue will charter a fleet of up to 12 Newcastlemax bulk carrier vessels (210,000 dwt) from Bocimar, CMB.TECH’s dry bulk shipping arm. Up to three of the vessels are expected to enter service by the end of 2026, and are being built by Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in China with WinGD ammonia dual-fuel engines.
