Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA), the world’s largest ammonia distributor, has signed a long-term shipping contract with Navigator Amon Shipping, securing access to two state-of-the-art vessels that will strengthen YCA’s position as a global leader in the low-emission ammonia market.
The two modern medium gas carriers (MGCs), each with 51,000 cbm capacity, are equipped with dual-fuel engines and ice-class notation. They will provide reliable, year-round access to Northern Europe while enabling the use of renewable and low-emission fuels.
By securing flexible, energy-efficient shipping capacity through long-term time-charter agreements, Yara Clean Ammonia is advancing its strategy to build resilient, cost-efficient, and scalable intercontinental supply chains. The two MGCs will reduce freight costs per tonne, strengthen margins, and enhance operational flexibility. Designed to meet growing market demand and tightening environmental regulations, the new fleet will future-proof YCA’s shipping capabilities and further strengthen its competitiveness in the emerging low-emission ammonia market.
“Building scalable, reliable supply chains is critical to unlocking the hydrogen economy. This contract is a logistical and cost-efficient way to move large volumes of ammonia to Europe, reducing operational bottlenecks and delivering economies of scale,” said Hans Olav Raen, CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia.
“Navigator is actively expanding its work with Yara Clean Ammonia with the addition of two high-spec ammonia carriers, at a time when global demand for low carbon commodities is accelerating. Together, we are building the core infrastructure needed to facilitate the uptake of clean energy using technology that will enable compliance with present and future environmental regulations,” said Oeyvind Lindeman, Chief Commercial Officer of Navigator Gas.
“Amon Maritime was founded with a vision to lead the green shift in shipping by pioneering the use of ammonia fuel. Partnering with industry leaders such as Navigator Gas and Yara Clean Ammonia allows us to realize this vision and bring ammonia-powered transportation into commercial operation. These vessels mark an important milestone in building a carbon-free future for global shipping,” said André Risholm, CEO of Amon Maritime.
source:Yara Clean Ammonia
