Ammonia as Marine Fuel

Course Code: AF003

Overview:

This course provides in-depth training on using ammonia as a marine fuel, focusing on its environmental benefits and technical implementation. Participants will learn about ammonia's properties, safety concerns, and regulatory requirements. Through practical workshops and case studies, the course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to handle ammonia safely and efficiently as a marine fuel.

  1. Understand the benefits of using ammonia as a marine fuel.
  2. Learn about ammonia's properties and handling requirements.
  3. Identify health and safety concerns associated with ammonia.
  4. Understand regulatory requirements for ammonia fuel use.
  5. Conduct design risk assessments for ammonia-fueled vessels.
  6. Plan ship design and arrangement for ammonia use.
  7. Implement fuel containment and supply systems.
  8. Ensure fire safety and explosion prevention.
  9. Monitor and control ammonia fuel systems.
  10. Prepare for ammonia bunkering operations.
  • Marine engineers
  • Ship designers
  • Fleet managers
  • Safety officers
  • Environmental compliance officers
  • Fuel supply chain professionals

Introduction to Ammonia as Marine Fuel

  • Overview and benefits
  • Environmental impact and zero-carbon potential

Properties and Handling Requirements of Ammonia

  • Chemical and physical properties
  • Safe handling practices

Health and Safety Concerns

  • Identifying and mitigating risks
  • Emergency response procedures

Regulatory Requirements for Ammonia Fuel Use

  • Relevant regulations and standards
  • Compliance strategies

Conducting Design Risk Assessments

  • Risk assessment methodologies
  • Applying risk assessments in design

Ship Design and Arrangement for Ammonia Use

  • Designing ships for ammonia fuel
  • Layout and arrangement considerations

Implementing Fuel Containment and Supply Systems

  • Types of fuel containment systems
  • Designing and maintaining supply systems

Ensuring Fire Safety and Explosion Prevention

  • Fire safety measures
  • Explosion prevention strategies

Monitoring and Controlling Ammonia Fuel Systems

  • Control system design and implementation
  • Monitoring techniques

Preparing for Ammonia Bunkering Operations

  • Bunkering procedures
  • Safety and operational protocols

Conclusion and Review

  • Recap of key concepts
  • Q&A session