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🔥Ammonia: Shipping’s Zero-Carbon Solution or Hidden Risk?

⚠️A future fuel that could cut CO₂ — if we control its hidden risks.

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Sep 27, 2025
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🔥 Greetings, Maritime Mavericks!

Imagine a fuel that carries no carbon, produces no CO₂, and could power the world’s biggest ships.

A fuel already produced in hundreds of plants worldwide. A fuel both promising and dangerous.

This fuel is ammonia.

For over a century, it has been made for fertilizers. Now, it is knocking on the door of global shipping. The journey is full of barriers: cost, safety, infrastructure. But step by step, ammonia is moving from idea to reality.

So, what should the maritime world know about this fuel?

Let’s break it down into 15 simple lessons.

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1️⃣ Zero Carbon Fuel💨

➡️Ammonia contains no carbon — it emits no CO₂ when burned.


2️⃣ Toxic and Dangerous⚠️

➡️Ammonia can harm eyes, skin, and lungs. Special designs and protective rules are required.


3️⃣Engines Underway🛠️

➡️Over 39 ships are on order with ammonia-ready engines. First deliveries begin in 2025–2027.


4️⃣Needs Dual-Fuel Start🛑

➡️Early vessels will use both ammonia and oil until supply grows.


5️⃣ High Extra Costs🏗️

➡️Ammonia-powered ships cost up to 15–20% more to build than oil-fueled ones.


6️⃣Storage Takes Space🛢️

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