Methanol as a marine fuel on the rise as Stena Germanica hits milestone
The methanol-fuelled ferry Stena Germanica has been in operation for five years. It was the first ship in the world to run on methanol, signifying a major milestone in the shift towards more sustainable commercial...Read more
Tribute to the diesel engine, but with which types of marine fuels?
Internal combustion engines play a very dominant role in shipping. They are by far the most popular way of powering ships. Is that going to change under pressure of environmental regulations, in particular, the requirements...Read more
Going clean and green: SWZ special on marine fuels and engines
Internal combustion engines play a very dominant role in shipping. They are by far the most popular way of powering ships. Is that going to change under pressure of environmental regulations and, in particular, the...Read more
Green Maritime Methanol starts engine test programme
The Green Maritime Methanol consortium studies the possibilities for renewable methanol as a marine fuel. In a next step in the research, the test programme of an engine running on 100 per cent methanol has...Read more
Waterfront Shipping: ‘Methanol as a marine fuel works’
Waterfront Shipping’s vessels have operated on methanol for over 70,000 hours. When it comes to the key takeaways, Paul Hexter, President of the company, says: ‘The technology works, we achieve Tier III NOX compliance with...Read more
Damen introduces offshore vessel design with methanol option
Damen has developed a new concept vessel – the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) 9020. The ship features a stable platform with good station-keeping capability, low carbon emissions and flexibility to add mission-specific tools. The vessel...Read more
SAL Heavy Lift Ships to Use Hydrogen/Methanol Injection to Reduce Emissions
SAL Heavy Lift is the first shipping company in the world to make use of a new hydrogen/methanol technology for its fleet. The injection technology developed by Fuelsave GmbH reduces CO2, SOx, NOx and other...Read more
Proman Stena Bulk Orders Methanol-ready Tankers
Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China will build two IMOIIMeMAX methanol-ready 49,900 deadweight tonnage vessels for Proman Stena Bulk. It is the first deal signed by the newly-created joint venture between Swedish Stena Bulk and...Read more