MAGPIE - Rotterdam ammonia bunkering demonstration

The project aims to demonstrate ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia bunkering between a retrofitted/equipped ammonia bunker barge and an ammonia powered vessel (offtaker). Additionally, a roll out strategy for ammonia storage and bunkering infrastructure required in the Port of Rotterdam and other EU ports will be developed.

A QRA (Quantitative Risk Assessment) for STS NH3 bunkering will be performed in order to develop a risk mitigation plan. Additionally, the port safety framework and bunkering guidelines need to be considered when equipping the bunkering barge. Thereafter, STS bunkering can be demonstrated between the equipped ammonia bunker barge and an ammonia powered vessel. Moreover, a design concept for a NH3 storage terminal at the port can be made and supply chain analysis can be performed.

By completion of the project, the goal is to demonstrate the effectiveness of safety framework and bunkering guidelines with STS NH3 bunkering demo and develop a roll out infrastructure plan for ammonia supply chain.