A 57-year-old tugboat retrofitted with fuel-cell technology has become the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered vessel. The vessel, named NH3 Kraken, was launched from New York City in a demonstration voyage showcasing Amogy's groundbreaking ammonia-to-electrical system. By cracking liquid ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, the vessel generates high-performance power with zero-carbon emissions, setting a precedent for sustainable maritime operations. Amogy's CEO highlights the significance of this achievement in reducing global carbon emissions and emphasizes the feasibility of achieving ambitious decarbonization goals in the industry. Amogy's successful demonstration has paved the way for commercialization and real-world applications of their technology, with collaborations established for further development and certification of ammonia reformers and fuel-cell systems for ships. The company's partnership with industry players like Ballard, Yara Clean Ammonia, and classification societies underscores the collective effort towards decarbonization and the adoption of cleaner energy sources. The utilization of ammonia as a fuel offers numerous advantages, including high energy density, ease of transport and storage, and affordability compared to other future fuels. Amogy's innovative approach combines a proton exchange membrane fuel cell with reforming technology to convert ammonia to hydrogen for electricity production, showcasing the potential of ammonia as a low-carbon and high-energy-density fuel for the maritime sector. Additionally, the introduction of the X-M1 modular hydrogen fuel-cell power system by Hypermotive and Honda provides another solution to reduce CO2 emissions in the maritime industry, offering clean energy for a wide range of vessel applications. The scalable platform aims to support the transition to hydrogen use with its flexible design and integration capabilities, further fueling the industry's sustainability efforts.