Study: Ships retrofitted for ammonia fuel could cost less to run than fossil fuelled vessels

Stuart Stone
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Ships that are purpose built, fully or partially retrofitted to run on ammonia could operate at lower fuel costs than fossil fuel vessels and cut carbon by up to 77 per cent, new analysis claims

Ships purpose built or retrofitted to run on ammonia could operate at lower costs than conventional fossil fuel-powered vessels while offering substantial carbon reductions, a new report from the Clean...

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