methanol as a marine fuel

SRC Methanol Superstorage Technology gains RINA AiP

Classification society RINA has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to the SRC Methanol Superstorage Technology, an innovative solution that makes it possible to integrate methanol fuel tanks seamlessly into the limited storage space available onboard a ship.

The comprehensive AiP confirms that the highly space efficient methanol and ethanol fuel storage solution, developed by Estonia-based SRC Group, complies with RINA’s Guide for AiP of Novel Technologies.

Conventionally produced methanol is...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/src-methanol-superstorage-technology-gains-rina-aip/

MAN dual fuel methanol genset passes TAT

MAN Energy Solutions reports that its MAN 7L21/31DF-M (dual fuel-methanol) genset has successfully passed its type approval test (TAT) in China. The TAT was carried out in close cooperation with MAN Energy Solutions licensee CSSC Marine Power (CMP) at its production facility in Zhenjiang, and received approval from all major classification societies present at the event.

The basis for the new methanol engine concept is the MAN 21/31 Mk II type that is part-load optimized and claims a world-best...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/man-dual-fuel-methanol-genset-passes-tat/

World’s largest cement carrier will be Wärtsilä powered

Wärtsilä is to supply a complete propulsion package for the 38,000 dwt cement carrier ordered by NovaAlgoma in July.

NovaAlgoma orders world’s largest (and maybe greenest) cement carrier

NovaAlgoma is a joint venture between Canada’s Algoma Central Corporation and the Italian Swiss-based Nova Marine Group and the ship will not only be the world’s largest cement carrier, but the first ship in the category to be methanol fueled. Expected to launch by the end of 2026, it is already committed on a...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/worlds-largest-cement-carrier-will-be-wartsila-powered/

MAN completes Maersk Halifax methanol retrofit

Maersk Halifax engine

PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, has completed the world’s first retrofit of the engine of a very large container vessel, the Maersk Halifax, to dual fuel methanol operation. The 15,000 TEU vessel entered service in 2017 and was originally powered by an MAN B&W 8G95ME-C9.5 prime mover. The retrofit to an 8G95ME-LGIM Mk10.5 engine enables the Maersk Halifax to operate on green methanol, making it possible to reduce its CO2 emissions by 90%.

The retrofit also included an...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/man-completes-maersk-halifax-methanol-retrofit/

Vard gets AiP for CSOV methanol fueling system

Lloyd’s Register has awarded Fincantieri’s Norwegian headquartered Vard subsidiary an Approval in Principle (AiP) covering the methanol fueling system for two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs).

The Vard 422 design vessels are under construction for the U.K.’s largest operator of offshore wind support vessels, Aberdeen-headquartered North Star, and will be among the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the offshore wind market.

Tailor-made for North Star with new methanol...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/vard-gets-aip-for-csov-methanol-fueling-system/

Maersk signs long-term bio-methanol deal with Chinese supplier

With seven methanol dual-fuel ships already in service and more to follow, Maersk continues to line up new green fuel sources. It has now entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with China’s LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. The agreement will contribute to lowering GHG emissions from Maersk’s growing fleet of methanol dual-fuel containerships.

VIDEO: Maersk undocks first 16,000 TEU methanol-fueled containership

“Bio- and e-methanol continue to be the most promising alternative...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/maersk-signs-long-term-bio-methanol-deal-with-chinese-supplier/

MAN PrimeServ to offer four-stroke methanol retrofits from 2025

From 2025, MAN PrimeServ – the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions – will offer a methanol retrofit package for the conversion of currently in-service MAN four-stroke engines to dual-fuel methanol operation. Customers will initially be able to convert existing MAN 48/60 engines to the latest MAN 51/60DF engine type with methanol capability.

The methanol retrofit conversion package has been under development for some time and has been tested intensively at MAN’s Augsburg, Germany plant...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/man-primeserv-to-offer-four-stroke-methanol-retrofits-from-2025/

Houlder designs a 10,000 cubic meter methanol bunkering vessel

methanol bunkering vessel

London-headquartered design and engineering consultancy Houlder has unveiled a design for a 10,000 cubic meter methanol bunkering vessel

The methanol bunkering vessel design includes semi-automated crane systems for supplying methanol to other ships of a wide size range, including cruise and large container vessels.

Houlder says the design marks a key milestone in the development of methanol infrastructure and is a strategic step towards wider alternative fuel bunkering.

The design is part of the...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/houlder-designs-a-10000-cubic-meter-methanol-bunkering-vessel/

Damen develops a future-ready fuel flexible tug

With regulatory pressures mounting, operators of all types of vessels, including tugs, are assessing all the alternative fuel technology options. Releasing details of a new fuel flexible tug design, Damen, one of the world’s leading tug builders, says that the move towards a cleaner future is not only a challenge for vessel operators, but for shipbuilders too. They are faced with creating and constructing a platform that will be suited for operations in a future that remains far-off and unknown.

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/damen-develops-a-future-ready-fuel-flexible-tug/

Alfa Laval’s FCM Methanol passes the 100-order mark

FCM Methanol

As methanol continues to make inroads as an alternate fuel of choice, Alfa Laval reports that it has now received over 100 orders for its FCM Methanol low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS). The company says the achievement reflects the increasing trust shipyards and shipowners have in its fuel treatment expertise, even in handling newer fuel alternatives.

With over 50 years of experience in fuel treatment, Alfa Laval introduced FCM Methanol as a reliable solution for methanol handling in...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/alfa-lavals-fcm-methanol-passes-the-100-order-mark/

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