Advanced Risk Assessment for Ammonia Storage on Ships – NH3CRAFT Lecture at the Royal Institution of Naval Architects by UOS!

On June 3rd, Prof. Peilin Zhou from the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean, and Marine Engineering, delivered an enlightening lecture at the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. The lecture, titled “Risk Assessment on Ammonia Storage onboard Ships”, provided an in-depth look into the groundbreaking NH3CRAFT project.

Funded by the European Commission, the NH3CRAFT project focuses on the “Safe and Efficient Storage of Ammonia within Ships.” Its goal is to design, engineer, develop, and demonstrate a sustainable, commercially attractive, and safe technology for high-quantity onboard storage of ammonia (NH3) as marine fuel. Prof. Zhou presented early results from the project’s Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) analysis, emphasizing the importance of rigorous risk assessments in ensuring the safe adoption of ammonia as a marine fuel.

Key takeaways from the lecture include:

  • An overview of the NH3CRAFT project’s objectives and scope.
  • Initial findings from the QRA analysis, highlighting potential risks and mitigation strategies for ammonia storage onboard ships.
  • The role of ammonia in helping the maritime industry meet IMO emissions reduction targets.

Congratulations to Prof. Zhou and the entire NH3CRAFT team for their pioneering work in advancing sustainable maritime fuels.

NH3CRAFT is a Co-funded by the European Commission Project. UK participation in NH3CRAFT Project is funded by UK Research and Innovation(UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee [grant numbers 10038548 and 10037828].