Anglo-Eastern has completed its first pilot training course on ammonia as a marine fuel. The programme marks a key step as the company prepares to take over its first ammonia-fuelled ship.
The two-day course took place on November 24 and 25 at the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre. It brought together 26 participants from across India. Attendees included masters, chief engineers, senior officers, and junior engineers.
The course focused on safety and operational readiness. It addressed the risks, challenges, and opportunities linked to ammonia as a fuel. Trainers combined classroom sessions with practical exercises to mirror real onboard operations.
Participants completed hands-on training at the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy in Karjat. They used the academy’s LNG and ammonia bunkering skid. The facility allows crews to simulate bunkering operations, test emergency procedures, and manage operational variations in a controlled setting.
Teams from Anglo-Eastern in Australia and Delhi joined the programme. Their involvement strengthened cross-regional coordination and future fuel readiness.
Group Director of Training Aalok Sharma said the course supports a careful move toward a multi-fuel future. He stressed the value of learning from seafarers and using their feedback to refine training.
The programme was developed under the leadership of Prasad Nayak, General Manager of Training. Anglo-Eastern said the initiative reinforces its focus on safety, innovation, and maritime decarbonisation.
