Maersk Tankers Project Aims For EU’s First Large Ammonia Carrier Conversion To Run On Ammonia Fuel

A Maersk Tankers project to retrofit ammonia-powered engines on very large ammonia carriers has been chosen for funding by the EU’s Innovation Fund.

The goal is to equip four vessels with dual-fuel engines and prevent emissions of over 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 10 years.

Called RIPPLE, the project is one of 77 chosen by the European Commission in the current round of financing that includes €3.4 billion ($3.8 billion). The projects have been asked to start working on drafting grant agreements, while the details of financing are yet to be finalised.

Maersk Tankers has plans to retrofit up to 10 very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) with ammonia dual-fuel engines. However, the company stated that it will do so only upon receiving commercial commitment from customers.

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