IMO issues interim guidelines for safety of ammonia-fuelled ships
IMO has issued the Interim guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel (MSC.1/Circ.1687), marking a significant milestone in regulatory support for alternative fuels, BIMCO informed.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued MSC.1/Circ.1687, the Interim Guidelines for the Safety of Ships Using Ammonia as Fuel. This development reflects a growing recognition of ammonia’s potential as a marine fuel in support of decarbonisation goals, and the need for a structured, risk-based approach to its safe use.
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) had approved the guidelines at its 109th session in December 2024, following their development and finalisation
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