Amogy innovates in the use of sustainable fuel in the maritime sector and designs the first ammonia-powered tugboat

The company is adapting a tugboat model for the sustainability initiative and is considering presenting the project by the end of 2023. The use of ammonia as fuel on the Amogy vessel contributes to greater environmental commitment.

The multinational Amogy, focused on decarbonization of the sector of global transport, has yet another innovation and sustainability initiative. It will adapt a tugboat model to use ammonia as fuel in the vessel, making this the first ship of its kind. She is using a tug originally built in 1957 for the project, looking for the best alternative for using the substance to replace other components in transport.

New project for a sustainable tug powered by ammonia is Amogy's big bet to diversify fuel in the global transport sector

Created with the objective of contributing to the decarbonization of the global transport sector, Amogy continues to seek new sustainability initiatives for the sector.

Now, it is preparing to launch the first ship powered by ammonia in the world, in a pioneering project in the segment.

The tug, originally built in 1957, is being adapted by the company to use the clean substance as the main fuel in operations.

“Putting the first ammonia-powered vessel on water signals a major milestone on the journey to zero-emissions shipping, as ammonia is set to become the primary fuel source for the world’s giant cargo ships by 2050,” the company highlighted. .

The technology used by the company on the ammonia-powered vessel uses liquid ammonia through its cracking modules integrated into a hybrid fuel cell system.

In this way, Amogy manages to power the vessel's engine efficiently, thus allowing the neutralization of carbon emissions during operations.

This is one of the main problems faced by the transport sector today. With the company's innovation project, the use of fuel as an alternative to carbon emitters can contribute to the decarbonization of the segment.

Seonghoon Woo, CEO of Amogy, said he was proud of the company's work towards global well-being and the environment.

“We are incredibly proud to introduce the first ammonia-powered vessel later this year — especially because of the hope, promise and anticipation that ammonia has built as a zero-emissions fuel in the industry,” said the expert.

Amogy project for an ammonia-powered tugboat will feature a partnership with Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) and other companies in the global market

To develop the alternative fuel project for its new tugboat, Amogy will rely on green ammonia from the company Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA).

In addition, other major players in the global transport and energy market will contribute to the project.

C-Job Naval Architects, an independent ship design firm, and Feeney Shipyard, the company from which Amogy acquired the tug, will also be part of the sustainability and decarbonization initiative.

She will still work with Unique Technical Solutions (UTS) for the electrical systems during testing of the tug vessel.

The US Coast Guard and classification society DNV are actively participating in the development of the Amogy fuel design, ensuring all maritime safety standards.

The company has already secured US$70 million in funding from investors and, by the end of 2023, will launch the official design of the new tugboat powered by ammonia fuel.