Ammonia may be a carbon‑free marine fuel, but it is not a “plug‑and‑play” solution. Safe adoption depends as much on people and competence as on technology. This webinar focuses on the human and organisational dimension of ammonia use — and why training, simulation, and updated competency frameworks are critical to making ammonia viable in real maritime operations.
The session introduces a new, structured training approach for ammonia as a marine fuel, developed in alignment with existing IMO frameworks, the IGF Code, and the STCW Convention. It addresses a clear industry gap: while engine technology and fuel systems are advancing rapidly, dedicated training programmes and simulators for ammonia operations are still largely missing.
You will gain insight into how ammonia‑specific training is being developed from the ground up — starting with fundamental physical and chemical properties, phase behaviour, and hazards, and progressing to operational safety, fuel management, and emergency response. Special attention is given to toxicity, leak scenarios, bunkering risks, and the operational realities of ammonia handling in both onboard and shore‑based contexts.
A key element of the webinar is simulator‑based learning. The session presents how digital tools such as CFD modelling, engine‑room simulations, and bridge simulators can be used to train crews in realistic ammonia scenarios — including leak detection, ventilation strategies, emergency shutdowns, and coordinated response. These simulations are complemented by physical, full‑scale emergency training, ensuring that competence is tested not only on screens, but under real‑world conditions.
The webinar also addresses regulatory readiness and certification. It explains how ammonia training can be structured within existing STCW frameworks, how certification bodies are involved, and how training programmes must evolve alongside interim IMO guidelines. Lessons learned from Nordic operating conditions, where climate and weather add complexity, are integrated into the training design.
Why watch this webinar?
Because ammonia safety cannot be engineered alone. Without properly trained crews, realistic simulation, and harmonised competence standards, even the best technical design will fail. If you work with maritime training, operations, safety management, regulation, or fleet transition planning, this webinar provides a clear blueprint for building the human readiness required for ammonia‑fuelled shipping.
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