Ammonia bunkering is moving beyond trials and feasibility work towards coordinated implementation, according to discussions held at a recent seminar hosted by Maritime CleanTech in Bergen.

Representatives from H2SITE, Tomas Crespo and Eduardo Briales Palacios, joined regulators, shipowners, classification societies, infrastructure developers and technology providers to examine how ammonia bunkering can be introduced safely and at commercial scale.

A central takeaway from the event was Norway’s accelerating progress, supported by initiatives backed by Enova. Participants noted that the first dedicated ammonia bunkering vessels are expected to enter service from 2027, with groundwork for operational infrastructure already under active development.

Sessions explored regulatory and safety frameworks, experience gained from ship-to-ship pilot projects, risk management and evolving classification rules, alongside port and vessel design adjustments and technology integration.

H2SITE highlighted the growing importance of enabling technologies that improve efficiency, safety and fuel flexibility as ammonia adoption gathers momentum within marine fuel markets.

The company also said: “It was valuable to reconnect with partners from the ENOVA Groundbreaking Maritime Technology consortium; ENOVA, Equinor, Sustainable Energy and Breeze Ship Design, alongside Maritime CleanTech.”

H2SITE noted that the Bergen meeting resulted in concrete follow-up actions and continued engagement with shipowners, traders, fertiliser producers and technology providers as ammonia bunkering developments move closer to commercial deployment.