World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels have established methanol bunkering capability available across US ports following the completion of an over-the-water methanol bunker fuel delivery in South Florida.

In a statement, World Fuel Services stated that the service provides vessel owners and operators with access to methanol bunkering backed by US Coast Guard-approved procedures, trained personnel and purpose-built equipment. West Coast Clean Fuels is said to be currently the only operator in the US whose truck-to-ship methanol bunkering procedures have been approved by the US Coast Guard.

The capability is the result of preparation including risk assessments, development of operational and emergency response procedures, equipment procurement and personnel training, all developed in coordination with the US Coast Guard, World Fuel Services explained.

Recent regulatory guidance has incorporated elements of this work, reflecting how the operational approach developed by West Coast Clean Fuels and World Fuel Services has helped inform evolving industry standards, World Fuel Services noted.

“Our procedures didn’t just meet regulatory requirements — they helped shape them. The US Coast Guard’s recent guidance reflects the operation we’ve developed. Bringing that collaborative work to life with World Fuel Services is exactly the kind of milestone that demonstrates we are ready to deliver methanol bunkering across US ports,” remarked Matt Campbell, technical manager at West Coast Clean Fuels.

Brad Hurwitz, senior vice president of supply and trading at World Fuel Services, commented: “World Fuel Services’ established global marine fuel platform allows us to deliver and transact methanol bunkering solutions efficiently and reliably to customers. Shipowners and operators evaluating methanol as a marine fuel require both technical expertise and marine fuel delivery experience. This enhanced capability of World Fuel Services with West Coast Clean Fuels provides customers practical turnkey access to integrate methanol into existing fueling strategies.”

World Fuel Services stated: "World Fuel and West Coast Clean Fuels are ready to support methanol bunkering needs across the United States, offering vessel owners and operators a reliable, compliant, and immediate accessible solution as the maritime industry transitions toward lower-emission fuel alternatives."