DNV approves ammonia bunkering vessel

This milestone follows a deal struck by DNV, SeaTech and Oceania at Singapore Maritime Week in April, and marks significant progress toward enabling low-carbon shipping along the Pilbara–Asia trade corridor.

The vessel, purpose-built for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering at the Port of Dampier, will deliver up to 9,000cbm of low-carbon ammonia, enough to fuel two round-trip iron ore shipments between Australia and North Asia.

“Oceania is proud to deliver a flagship, low-emissions marine fuel solution at the heart of Australia’s heaviest resource export hub,” said Nick Bentley, managing director at Oceania Marine Energy.

“This AiP marks a major milestone toward delivering 1 million tonnes of clean marine fuel by 2030.”

Located in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, the Port of Dampier is positioning itself as a strategic hub for low-carbon ammonia bunkering, having completed its first ship-to-ship pilot transfer in 2024.

SeaTech’s design includes advanced containment systems, automation and smart controls to ensure safe and efficient ammonia handling. “Ammonia stands out as a viable option for long-haul shipping,” said Prabjot Singh Chopra, vice president of technology at SeaTech. “This vessel supports both safety and scalability.”

Antony M Dsouza of DNV added, “This AiP strengthens industry confidence in ammonia’s potential as a zero-carbon marine fuel. We’re proud to support forward-thinking partners working toward a sustainable shipping future.”