NYK Line, in partnership with JERA and Resonac, completed the world’s first truck-to-ship bunkering of ammonia for an ammonia-powered tugboat.
The milestone is a critical step toward commercial ammonia-fueled vessels operating to lower environmental impact.
The historic bunkering occurred on July 17, 2024, at Yokohama Port’s Honmoku Wharf.
NYK’s ammonia-powered tugboat, A-Tug, obtained its fuel via truck-to-ship delivery.
The method uses flexible hoses to connect shore-side...