Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA), a global leader in ammonia trading and distribution, has announced its critical role in a groundbreaking maritime decarbonization initiative spearheaded by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD). This significant collaboration has culminated in the successful completion of the first-ever ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia at anchorage in Western Australia.
Milestone Reached
A significant milestone has been achieved in the maritime industry’s decarbonization efforts with the successful completion of the first-ever ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia at anchorage in Western Australia’s Port Dampier. This pilot, conducted under the supervision of the Pilbara Port Authority (PPA), simulated real-world bunkering conditions, demonstrating that ammonia transfer can be executed safely and effectively offshore.
Yara Clean Ammonia’s Central Role: Yara Clean Ammonia was one of three core partners in this groundbreaking initiative, alongside the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the PPA. Yara Clean Ammonia played a pivotal role in enabling the trial by:
- Supplying the ammonia used in the transfer.
- Chartering the Green Pioneer of MOL, one of the two gas carriers involved in the operation.
- Contributing extensive technical expertise and industry knowledge to the crucial safety studies, risk assessments, and emergency response planning.
Building Trust in Ammonia as a Marine Fuel: Murali Srinivasan, SVP Commercial at Yara Clean Ammonia, hailed the trial as a “pivotal step towards building trust in ammonia as a zero-to-near-zero emission (ZNZ) maritime fuel.” He emphasized that the success was a result of “world-class collaboration and careful planning—and it shows that with the right safeguards, ammonia bunkering is not only feasible but practical.”
This trial directly builds on insights gained from GCMD’s prior safety study conducted in Singapore, further confirming that with appropriate controls in place, ammonia STS transfers at anchorage are both safe and scalable.
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