Methanol
K Shipbuilding to build 2+2 LNG/methanol-ready tankers for Greek shipowner
South Korea’s K Shipbuilding (KSB) has clinched a contract to construct two alternative fuel-ready 50,000 dwt tankers for Greece-based shipowner Lastco. According to Greek shipbroker Intermodal, K Shipbuilding is set to build two future-fit vessels that will come with methanol-ready and liquefied na
China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering completed
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) (CHI Shanghai) has completed China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation by a shipbuilding and repair enterprise at a shipyard’s berth, marking a major milestone in the nation’s adoption of alternative marine fuels.
ClassNK approves SRC’s retrofit methanol storage solution
ClassNK has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC Group for its Methanol Superstorage solution.
Windward Offshore takes delivery of its first green methanol-ready CSOV
Vard has delivered the first commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) to Windward Offshore, Windward Athens, which marks the German company’s entry into the offshore wind operations & maintenance (O&M) market. Windward Offshore has three more CSOVs under construction at Vard. Built by Vard in N
Jan De Nul orders rock installation vessel for protection of subsea infrastructure
Jan De Nul has ordered a new subsea rock installation vessel (SRIV) in response to the growing global demand for the protection of underwater infrastructure. The vessel will primarily focus on projects in the energy sector, with the North Sea and Southeast Asia regions being the core of its operatio
NYK: ‘World’s largest’ methanol dual-fuel Ultramax bulker fills up in South Korea
Green Future, hailed as “the world’s biggest” methanol dual-fuel Ultramax bulk carrier, which is being chartered by Japan’s NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, an NYK Group company, has received a supply of methanol in a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operation. As disclosed, the methanol bunkering procedure
Five scores in the fleet: Algoma welcomes new methanol-ready Kamsarmax
Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation has taken delivery of Algoma Legacy, the first of three new methanol-ready Kamsarmax-sized ocean belt self-unloading vessels.
NEXTCHEM, Siemens Energy to develop methanol fuel cell solutions for maritime industry
NEXTCHEM joined forces with Siemens Energy to develop modularized high-temperature methanol fuel cell solutions for the maritime industry.
San Pedro Bay Ports seeks partners for methanol bunkering pilot project
The San Pedro Bay Ports (SPBP), consisting of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has issued a call for maritime stakeholders to explore and help develop a pilot-scale methanol bunkering demonstration project. As disclosed, the initiative—supported by C40 Cities, a global network of mayors work
Everllence methanol engines slated for Vale-chartered bulkers
Everllence received an order for ten methanol-powered engines to be installed on Vale-chartered very large ore carriers (VLOCs).
Construction starts on methanol-ready subsea rock installation vessel for offshore wind
Rotterdam-based CSL OWL Subsea Rock Installation (CSL OWL SRI), a partnership between The CSL Group and Offshore Wind Logistics (OWL), has commenced construction of its first subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel. The company announced in November 2024 that it had placed an order for the constructio
Geely: ‘World’s first’ methanol/hydrogen electric newbuild makes inaugural foray into the world
Earlier this month, Chinese automaker Geely Holding splashed “the world’s first” methanol/hydrogen, hybrid electric multipurpose riverboat, marking what is claimed to be an important step in the application of this type of marine technology in China’s shipping sector. As divulged, the 64 TEU vessel,
Methanex launches methanol bunkering services in ARA region and South Korea
Methanex Corporation, a Canadian producer and supplier of methanol, has entered new strategic bunkering partnerships in two major fueling hubs – the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region and South Korea.
HAMR Energy enters biomass supply deal for renewable fuels production
Australian chemicals company HAMR Energy has teamed up with compatriot forestry and sawmill business OneFortyOne for the supply of sustainable biomass for renewable methanol production in “a significant step forward” in the development of its flagship Portland Renewable Fuels Project (PRF Project).