World's first major ammonia-powered bulk carrier enters service for Australian iron ore

The 210,000-dwt, 300-meter Mineral Europa has begun its maiden voyage carrying iron ore from Western Australia's Pilbara region to China. The CMB.TECH vessel, chartered to Fortescue, runs on a dual-fuel ammonia engine; the company targets 21 ammonia-powered ships by 2029.

• Mineral Europa: 210,000 dwt, 300 m, 14 knots, WinGD dual-fuel engine
• Chartered to Fortescue to carry iron ore from Pilbara to China
• CMB.TECH targets 21 ammonia-powered vessels by end of 2029
• Only five ammonia-fueled ships operate today; 41 more on order by 2030