Anthony Smith, Fortescue Engineering Manager with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Governor General Sir Rodney (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and other government and diplomatic officials were given a brief tour of the Green Pioneer, the world’s first ammonia dual- fuelled vessel.
Anthony Smith, Engineering Manager at Fortescue Green Shipping explains the ammonia process and leak identification process:
Anthony Smith, Engineering Manager at Fortescue Green Shipping explains the ammonia scrubbing system:
Anthony Smith, Engineering Manager at Fortescue Green Shipping discusses the ammonia gas valve:
An inside look at the engine:
So Antigua really on the map now 👏🏽 First ammonia dual-fuel vessel and it dock right here. Big things happening 🇦🇬
All well and good, but what direct benefit coming to the people? Jobs? Training? Investment?
Ammonia fuel? That sounding dangerous eh. I hope all the safety measures in place properly.
The engineering manager name is Anthony Smith? Is there a relation?
I hope this mean more opportunities for our young engineers and maritime students. We need to tap into this green energy wave!
If ammonia-powered vessels are truly low-emission, this could be a major shift for maritime transport.