{
  "id": 15955183,
  "title": "Maersk Tankers: A step closer to ammonia-powered VLACs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/maersk-tankers-a-step-closer-to-ammonia-powered-vlacs",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/maersk-tankers-a-step-closer-to-ammonia-powered-vlacs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maersk Tankers has taken a significant step towards powering its new fleet of Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) with ammonia. The retrofit project RIPPLE, aimed at equipping vessels with dual-fuel engines to utilize ammonia as marine fuel, has been chosen for EU Innovation Fund funding. This project's success hinges on securing commercial commitments from customers. Maersk Tankers anticipates that with ten VLACs in its fleet, it can play a substantial role in promoting the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. Meanwhile, earlier this week, the company celebrated the naming of Jessie Mærsk in Mokpo, South Korea. Jessie Mærsk marks Maersk Tankers' return to gas shipping and underscores the company's commitment to future-oriented vessels. These new vessels, capable of transporting LPG and ammonia, feature a dual-fuel engine retrofit option, enabling them to sail on clean ammonia in the future. As these new vessels join Maersk Tankers' fleet, the company is bolstering its presence in gas shipping and generating new commercial opportunities for its customers and itself. Maersk Tankers extends gratitude to all those at HD Hyundai Samho and across the organization who have contributed to Jessie Mærsk's milestone achievement, looking forward to her safe voyages and success at sea.",
  "summary": "Our ambition to power our new fleet of Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) with ammonia has taken an important step forward. Our retrofit project, RIPPLE, has been selected for EU Innovation Fund funding, pending finalisation of the grant agreement. The project would equip vessels with dual-fuel engines, enabling them to use ammonia as marine fuel ...",
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