MOL pulls off ship-ship ammonia fuel transfer down under

In Japan, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, in partnership with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization and Yara Clean Ammonia, has successfully completed an ammonia ship-to-ship transfer trial of 4,000 cubic meters of ammonia between MOL’s LPG/ammonia carrier Green Pioneer and Navigator Gas’s Navigator Global at the Port of Dampier, Australia.

The operation was designed to simulate future bunkering scenarios, leveraging the Port of Dampier’s expertise as an ammonia export hub. MOL and Yara provided marine experts for technical guidance during the process, ensuring a safe and effective transfer.

Jotaro Tamura, Senior Managing Executive Officer of MOL said, “As one of the major shipping companies operating about 880 vessels, we are very proud to be part of this Ammonia STS trial which will bring a significant progress in the Ammonia Bunkering.”

This trial is part of a broader GCMD-led initiative aimed at enabling ammonia as a viable marine fuel, contributing to decarbonizing the shipping industry. MOL has been working with Yara on decarbonization including ammonia-related projects since 2022.

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