Wärtsilä and Simon Møkster Shipping to study feasibility of ammonia and LNG dual-fuel operations
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 2 November 2021 at 9.30 AM EETThe technology group Wärtsilä and Norway based Simon Møkster Shipping have signed a collaboration agreement to carry out a feasibility study on utilising ammonia as the main fuel in dual-fuel engines where LNG is the alternative fuel. The aim is to demonstrate the feasibility of converting vessels for dual ammonia – LNG operation, and that it can be carried out safely and efficiently. The agreement was signed in October 2021.
“We are excited to join Wärtsilä in this project. We see this as a step towards meeting our