Tugboat powered by ammonia sails for the first time, showing how to cut emissions from shipping

October 3, 2024 In the media Jennifer McDermott and Michael Hill

MIT startup Amogy is using ammonia produced by renewable energy as a carbon-free alternative for fueling tugboats. The 2,000-gallon tank of ammonia on the tugboat can power a 10–12-hour day at sea.

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