UK MCA: What to know when using ammonia as a fuel
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has provided an overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations, and guidance surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel.
Overview
According to the “MCA customer process for alternative fuels -ammonia” publication, Anhydrous Ammonia (Ammonia – NH₃) is a light, toxic, and colourless gas. Due to the chemical composition of the fuel, NH₃ is considered a zero-carbon fuel with no carbon in its chemical molecule. It does have toxicity and flammability issues, which require special handling for storage and transport. The fuel has been used in industrial sectors and is
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