Green Energy Milestones: China's Historic Ammonia Bunkering and DEME's Expanded Offshore Wind Role

## Maritime Industry Briefing: Clean Energy Advances ### World's First Commercial Green Ammonia Ship-to-Ship Bunkering Completed China has achieved a landmark milestone in alternative marine fuels, completing the world's first commercial ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering operation off the coast of Zhoushan. According to Splash247, the operation — carried out on October 13 and 14 — saw 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia transferred to the newly delivered *Mineral Europa*, owned by Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH. The operation was conducted at anchorage off Zhoushan, one of China's most active bunkering hubs, using a dedicated ammonia bunkering vessel. The milestone marks a critical step forward in the commercialisation of ammonia as a zero-carbon marine fuel, moving the industry beyond pilot demonstrations into operational reality. Green ammonia — produced using renewable energy — is widely regarded as one of the most promising long-term fuel alternatives for deep-sea shipping, given its energy density and the absence of carbon emissions at the point of combustion. CMB.TECH has been among the most active shipowners in pursuing ammonia propulsion technology, and the *Mineral Europa* represents a significant addition to its alternative-fuel fleet. The Zhoushan operation is expected to draw considerable attention from fuel suppliers, port authorities, and shipowners globally as they assess the scalability of ammonia bunkering infrastructure. --- ### DEME Expands Role on 1GW Dutch Offshore Wind Project In offshore wind, Belgian marine contractor DEME has strengthened its position on the Netherlands' Zeevonk offshore wind project, securing a second major contract that adds turbine installation to its existing foundation scope, Splash247 reports. The newly awarded contract covers the transport and installation of 69 wind turbines for the first phase of the 1GW Zeevonk project. Combined with its earlier foundation installation contract, DEME now holds a substantial dual role on one of the Netherlands' most significant offshore wind developments. The Zeevonk project underscores the continued acceleration of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea, as European nations push to meet renewable energy targets. For DEME, the expanded scope reinforces its position as a leading contractor in the offshore wind installation market, where demand for specialised heavy-lift and installation vessels continues to outpace supply. --- Together, these developments reflect the maritime industry's accelerating pivot toward clean energy — both in the fuels powering vessels and in the infrastructure those vessels are being deployed to build.