Methanol

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Stena Line plans to convert a number of its vessels to dual-fuel operation, capable of operation on methanol as fuel. While the specific details of the order have not yet been announced,…

27th June 2023

Stena Line plans series of methanol conversions

27th June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has ordered six 9,000 teu container ships capable of operating on methanol as a fuel from Yangzijang Shipbuilding in China. 

26th June 2023

Maersk adds six methanol dual fuel container ships to orderbook

26th June 2023

REPAIR & CONVERSION

REPAIR & CONVERSION

Class societies are actively collaborating with yards and manufacturers to ensure successful and timely engine retrofit projects, but there are challenges.

26th June 2023

Retrofit challenges could hamper timely reduction of emissions

26th June 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

MAN Energy Solutions has confirmed that it will upgrade a 48/60 engine to a 51/60 using a low-pressure injection strategy as its first retrofit of a 4-stroke diesel to dual-fuel MeOH.

22nd June 2023

First MAN 48/60 MeOH retrofit will use low-pressure port fuel injection

22nd June 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

A.P. Moller – Maersk, the Danish logistics company, has awarded MAN PrimeServ a contract to retrofit the main engines aboard 11 container vessels equipped with MAN B&W 8G95ME-C9.5 prime movers. These will be…

22nd June 2023

Maersk to retrofit 11 container vessels to dual-fuel methanol operation

22nd June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Two newbuild boxships under construction in China for intra-European trade under charter to North Sea Container Line (NCL) will combine Berg Propulsion’s direct-drive solution with the use of methanol fuel. Besides the…

20th June 2023

A Sea Change In Regional Box Trade

20th June 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Researchers at Fraunhofer IMM in Germany are actively developing methanol and ammonia reformer technology suitable for mobile applications, including shipping. 

15th June 2023

Catalyst development advancing hydrogen carrier efficiency

15th June 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

The conversion of one of the engines on the ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica inspired the initial growth of the market for methanol powered vessels, and Wärtsilä continues to expand its engine and…

15th June 2023

Wärtsilä expands potential for methanol newbuilds and retrofits

15th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Global methanol supplier OCI Global has announced that it will conduct the methanol bunkering operations for Maersk’s newbuilding 2,100teu container vessel on its first voyage from South Korea to Europe.

12th June 2023

Green methanol supplier selected for first Maersk voyage

12th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

The Lithuanian port of Klaipėda is working with the methanol supplier Proman to transition into an “energy port”.

12th June 2023

Port of Klaipėda eyes role as methanol bunker port

12th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Alfa Laval has announced that it has concluded the world’s first orders for steam boilers capable of operating on methanol on board a ship. The news was announced as the technology company announced…

12th June 2023

Alfa Laval to deliver first methanol-fired boiler solutions

12th June 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

The development of methanol and ammonia cracking technologies is expanding to offer a more compact alternative to onboard hydrogen storage.

12th June 2023

New developments expand hydrogen carrier cracking concepts

12th June 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Ulstein Design & Solutions has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard for two methanol-fuelled ULSTEIN SX216 construction service operating vessel (CSOV) designs.

7th June 2023

Ulstein signs methanol CSOV deal

7th June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Eastaway, a member of the X-Press Feeders Group, is ordering six 1,250 teu container vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The contract calls for deliveries between June 2025 and October 2026, and entails a version of the…

6th June 2023

X-Press Feeders extends methanol-fuelled container orders

6th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan has taken an industry lead by making a strategic commitment to other than conventionally-fuelled merchant vessels within the next 12 years. The group, which controls an extensive network…

5th June 2023

Japanese Builder Commits Wholesale To Dual-Fuel

5th June 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

MAN Energy Solutions has been awarded an order to supply the first S60 dual-fuel engines capable of operating on methanol. 

31st May 2023

Landmark Chinese order for MAN ME-LGIM engines

31st May 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Ghent-based medium-speed engine designer and manufacturer ABC Engines has added another string to its bow through the development of a methanol dual-fuel range. Covering the output band from 955kW up to 3,536kW,…

31st May 2023

Belgian Maker Unveils Methanol Engine

31st May 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Accelerating interest in methanol fuel among the shipping community has led to the unveiling of a new engine type in the Japanese low-speed, four stroke mould. 

30th May 2023

Low-Speed Four-Stroke Family Embraces Methanol

30th May 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Alfa Laval FCM Methanol has been selected as the low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) on board four dual-fuel container vessels.

25th May 2023

FCM Methanol LFSS for Chinese newbuildings

25th May 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Damen Shipyards has announced that it is planning to deliver a zero-emission methanol powered tug for Boluda Towage. The tug will be based on a Damen RSD-E Tug 2513 design. The partners are currently…

25th May 2023

Damen to develop first newbuild methanol-fuelled tug in Europe

25th May 2023