MTF Releases Safety Recommendations for Ammonia-Fueled Ships
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) released a report today providing recommendations on how to develop and implement a Safety Management System (SMS) for ammonia-fueled ships.
Recognizing the industry's forecasts on the uptake of future fuels with low to zero carbon emissions, ammonia has emerged as a frontrunner. However, it presents new risks such as toxicity and corrosiveness.
To address these challenges, MTF has developed guidelines to close previously identified gaps when implementing the ISM code for safe operation with ammonia as fuel.
Key highlights of the report include:
- Guidelines for SMS Development
- Limited initial experience
- Learning from hazardous occurrences and accidents
- Versatile SMS for Mixed Fuel Operations
- Training and familiarization
- Human factors considerations