Houlder has made significant progress in the SPINE project by designing a 10,000 cbm methanol bunkering vessel.
The SPINE (Shipping and Port Interfaces In New Era) project, backed by MarRI-UK, aims to integrate ships, remote control centers, and port systems to address decarbonization and autonomy challenges in the maritime sector, aligning with UK government’s Maritime 2050 goals. The vessel’s design includes semi-automated crane systems to supply methanol to ships of various sizes, marking a strategic step in alternative fuel bunkering for maritime decarbonization.
Completion of this design project involved detailed analyses to ensure compliance with stringent regulations governing methanol as both fuel and cargo, reaffirming Houlder’s expertise in this area.
… said Arun Pillai, Project Director at Houlder
According to the company, utilizing digital twin technology, Houlder analyzed various design solutions to enhance vessel efficiency, considering factors like propeller configurations and fuel efficiency across different operating profiles.
Houlder looks forward to engaging with additional stakeholders interested in advancing methanol bunkering and exploring further opportunities in alternative fuel and efficient vessel design
… Arun Pillai concluded
Methanol as an alternative fuel is generally regarded as an appealing choice. According to DNV data methanol, stealing the orderbook spotlight with a whopping 23 newbuilding orders in May alone.
