Tag: methanol

The Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation appraises the readiness levels of seven key candidate fuels and energy sources (ammonia, biodiesel (FAME), electrification, hydrogen, methane, methanol, and nuclear energy), from perspectives of technology, investment and community readiness.

Maersk announced that the first in a new series of 12 large methanol enabled container ships, made her launching and undocking milestone.

Safe Bulkers has signed contracts for the acquisition of two methanol dual-fueled, 81,200 dwt, Kamsarmax, class dry-bulk vessels.

J.P. Morgan Global Alternative's Global Transportation Group (JPMGTG) announced that institutional investors advised by JPMGTG have concluded an order for two 49,800 deadweight dual-fuel Methanol Chemical IMOII Medium-Range (MR) Newbuilds, to be constructed at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), in China.

Port of Rotterdam will offer a substantial port fee reduction for ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently announced Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA).

As Martin Christian Wold, Principal Consultant, DNV, reports, the demand for alternative fuels remains on an upward trajectory, as evidenced by the increasing number of orders being placed.

In the presence of the Egyptian Prime Minister, C2X signed a comprehensive Framework Agreement (FWA) with its Egyptian sponsors and partners. The goal of the agreement is to enable and accelerate large scale production of green methanol in Egypt.

Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels and has an option for additional two similar vessels. 

LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS have teamed up to develop a new, energy efficient and methanol ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier design. 

According to a recent statement by the company, Tsunesihi Shipbuilding has received an order for four methanol-fueled 5,900 TEU container carriers.