On July 17, NYK supplied fuel ammonia to an NYK-owned ammonia-fueled tugboat (A-Tug) scheduled to become the world’s first commercial ammonia-fueled vessel upon completion at the end of August.
The bunkering was completed at the port of Yokohama using the truck-to-ship method, the first time an A-Tug has ever been fueled using this method.
Ammonia is attracting attention as a next-generation fuel that contributes to the fight against global warming because it does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) when combusted. However, due to its toxicity, adequate safety measures must be taken during replenishment. Prior to this fueling, we held numerous discussions with JERA, Resonac, and other related parties to establish safe operational methods related to fueling and a safe transportation and acceptance system to the port area. As a result, we were able to complete this world’s first fueling operation safely and smoothly.