Alternative Fuels: Ammonia
Delve into the future of ammonia as a fuel with this expert-led programme at the forefront of emerging risk management, systems and regulation.
The content is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of ammonia as a sustainable alternative fuel. With decarbonization on the horizon, ammonia presents a promising solution due to its zero-carbon emissions and potential for large-scale adoption.
On this course, you gain insights into the chemical properties of ammonia, its use and storage onboard, and the benefits and challenges associated with its use as a fuel.
Join world-class experts in discussing the implications of a n every-shifting regulatory environment, essential safety protocols, training requirements and practical applications for risk management. These topics are delivered by industry-seasoned expert speakers, each highly experienced within their field.
- Introduction to the course, instructors and setting course expectations.
- Module 1: Importance of decarbonization; Alterntive fuels' role and ammonia growth and potential growth..
Learning objectives:- Recognise the importance and reasoning behind ammonia fuel use for decarbonisation
- To be able to explain the increase in potential for current and furutre ammonia use as a green fuel.
- Module 2: Ammonia as an alternative fuel, alongside it's advantages, compared with other fuels, the chemical properties of ammonia and the challenges associated with it for retro-fitting and vessel systems.
Learning objectives:- Describe the chemical properties of ammonia within the context of bunkering and fuel systems.
- Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using ammonia.
- Module 3: Engine room and Systems overview, and how ammonia can be stored, used and handled safely onboard. This includes explanaition of detection systems and retrofitting.
Learning objectives:- Understand the key aspects of ammonia combustion engines.
- Be able to explain the bunkering, storage, supply systems and how this impacts technology onboard.
- Understand the detection and monitoring systems required.
- Evaluateintegration and retroftting of vessels for ammonia fuel use.
- Module 4: Training and personnel safety and risks; this module will explore use cases for PPE and interaction with onboard systems, as well as the scope of training requirements for current and future ammonia use.
Learning objectives:- Identify key personal protective equipment for ammonia handling
- Evaluate and understand the training requirements, comparing to current regulations.
- Module 5: How to evaluate and manage risk onboard, looking at risk assessments and understanding ammonia hazard response.
Learning objectives:- Understand the protocols for handling ammonia in the context of risk in fuel systems, storage and transportation.
- Identify the risks in ammonia bunkering.
- Understand the hazard detection, isolation and emergency systems in place for ammonia-fueled vessels.
- Be able to evaluate operational readiness and crew preparedness for hazard response.
- Module 6: Case studies of ships using ammonia fuel; best practices and lessons learned; developing integration plans.
Learning objectives:- Analyse case studies of ships using ammonia fuel.
- To develop comprehensive plans for integrating ammonia fuel into maritime operations.
- Module 7: An evaluation, analysis and dicsussion of the IGF code and compliance. Explore the interrim guidelines, and prospective regulation from the IMO, and how to remain compliant in certification and training.
Learning objectives:- Discuss with guest speakers the importance of the IGF code and how it relates to an emerging fuel sector.
- Compare and contrast current and furutre regulations, compliance and international standards
- Course conclusion and multiple-choice examination. Opportunities to give feedback and discuss.
- Eight hours total teaching time.
- Delivered in two half-days (four hours maximum).
- Supplementary learning and material available during and after the course.
- Delivered face to face or online, depending on need.
- Certification the The Nautical Institute will be issued to attendees who:
- Participate in the entirety of the course
- Pass the multi-choice exam
This course is taught by a Lead Instructor along with guest speakers from a range of backgrounds. Faculty can include (but not limited to):
- Primary Course Deliverers: Sarabjit Butalia FNI, Andrew Clifton
- Expert speakers (technical, compliance & regulation): CE Anant Sahasrabudhe, Iain Bonehill, Neil Dulling