New approval process marks the commitment to ammonia infrastructure

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has outlined a formal approval process for ammonia-fueled vessels, encouraging early engagement from owners and operators. This marks a clear step toward operational readiness and reflects growing regulatory support for ammonia as a marine fuel. The announcement follows last week’s successful ammonia bunkering trial at the Port of Rotterdam, adding further positive momentum for the ammonia market. 

EMF – Right at the forefront of decarbonisation
As part of the UK’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, ammonia is projected to account for up to 70% of the country’s maritime fuel mix by 2050 in certain scenarios. The groundwork is now being laid to support the necessary infrastructure and regulatory framework. EMF’s current portfolio includes three VLACs, which are well-positioned to benefit from continued progress in ammonia adoption.