Emission Mitigation

“The landmark project brings together key industry players to advance ammonia as a viable marine fuel. Alfa Laval’s innovative boiler technology, designed to operate as ARMS, tackles one of the critical technical hurdles impeding the wider adoption of ammonia, while prioritising the safety of the environment and crew,” said Andrea Olivi, Global Head of Shipping, Trafigura. “Trafigura is pleased to be working with companies like Alfa Laval that are developing solutions to decarbonise the maritime industry.”

According to Alfa Laval the system is designed to go beyond conventional steam generation and will efficiently incinerate gaseous ammonia and ammonia-nitrogen mixtures produced by ammonia dual-fuel engines, fuel supply systems and other equipment onboard. It says: “This multi-functionality allows shipowners to reduce costs and save valuable space by minimising the need for additional equipment while effectively managing waste and byproducts.”

“By extending the functionality of the boiler system to handle ammonia emissions, we are enabling shipowners to achieve substantial savings in both costs and space,” says Stig Person, Head of R&D, Business Unit Heat & Gas Systems, Alfa Laval. “Our system eliminates the need for separate equipment to manage ammonia purge emissions, boil-off gas, and tank emptying operations, streamlining vessel design while enhancing safety.”

“The first commercial deployment of the ammonia-incinerating boiler system will serve as a model for future vessels, demonstrating that ammonia can be used safely while optimising vessel design and operational efficiency. The space and weight savings achieved through this integrated approach provide tangible benefits for shipyards and ultimately for vessel operators,” says Dong-jin Lee, Head of the Initial Design Division and the Detailed Design Division at HD Hyundai Mipo.

Image credit: Alfa Laval

22/08/2025