Ammonia might be a frontrunner in the fuel of the future stakes, but it still has plenty of safety hurdles to overcome to gain widespread acceptance, something class experts are looking into a great deal of late.
Because it burns without emitting CO2 and is zero-carbon well-to-wake when produced from renewable energy, ammonia is a top contender among potential alternative fuels. However, ammonia presents several safety challenges, which must be addressed before it can be used onboard ships. Ammonia is toxic to humans, and exposure beyond certain levels and durations can have serious health consequences for crewmembers and other people onboard.
