World’s First Biomethanol-Powered CTV Enters Offshore Wind Service

World’s First Biomethanol-Powered CTV Enters Offshore Wind Service
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Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) has completed the world’s first crew transfer vessel (CTV) powered entirely by biomethanol.

The vessel, named “Transporter”, was originally a smaller A-class CTV. It has now been converted and upgraded to run on a methanol engine. The company plans to use only biomethanol as fuel-a renewable and clean energy source made from sustainable biomass.

N-O-S is a subsidiary of Northern Offshore Group (NOG), which is part of the NYK Group. It operates...

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