The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) announced an Approval in Principle (AiP) potential for retrofitting conventionally fueled Kamsarmax bulk carrier to dual fuel methanol.
Led in collaboration with Japanese shipbuilder TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd., the project aimed to assess the techno-economic feasibility of a retrofit from fuel oil to dual fuel methanol.
Additionally, the project shades light onto the challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed when deciding to retrofit a bulk carrier.
The retrofit project, based on Tsuneishi’s Kamsarmax standard design, explores the technical and operational challenges and opportunities of converting vessels to dual fuel methanol.
Moreover, the retrofit design and technological solutions were developed in close cooperation with MAN ES, which provided main engine and FuelTech expertise on design reviews and HAZID processes (Hazard Identification).
ClassNK contributed regulatory advice, facilitated safety risk assessments, and granted an Approval in Principle (AiP). Cargill offered operational and technical insights bringing in the charterer’s perspective while the Danish Maritime Administration participated as an observer, providing its perspectives during the risk assessments.
The Approval in Principle for the retrofit bulk carrier project marks a significant milestone in decarbonizing the maritime industry. It demonstrates a paradigm shift towards non-intrusive, safe, and agile solutions that enable the integration of green fuels without compromising safety.
…said says Evangelos Fragkoulis, Head of Ship Design, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.
