Tag: methanol

On 8 May 2024, KOTUG Canada held a keel laying ceremony for two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs. 

The latest update from DNV's Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) database shows that April saw a notable uptick in alternative fuel orders, with the addition of 23 new orders.

Bunker Holding A/S and SyntexNRG Inc. have announced that they have entered into an agreement for the development and production of renewable methanol to supply the fuel at the ports where Bunker Holding has physical operations located. 

StormFisher Hydrogen Ltd. has recently joined the Methanol Institute (MI), bringing with it a wealth of experience in developing and operating clean fuel production facilities.

V.Ships France has inked a Ship Management Agreement with Eastaway France, a subsidiary of X-Press Feeders, for the technical management of four methanol-powered dual fuel vessels.

According to Britannia Club, as the maritime industry faces the urgent challenge of decarbonisation and strives to achieve net-zero emissions, alternative fuels like methanol are emerging as key players in this transformative journey.

Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding has secured a contract to construct eight 6,800-ton hybrid electric, methanol dual-fuel tankers for MH Simonsen. 

Wärtsilä will supply the methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for five new container vessels for COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd and seven new container vessels for Orient Overseas Container Line.

MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has successfully signed a USD 55 million pre- and post-delivery ECA covered financing agreement with Deutsche Bank and SINOSURE for its two dual-fuel methanol newbuildings.

Maersk Training and Green Marine announced a strategic partnership to establish Maersk Training powered by Green Marine.