Methanol


Hercules Elisabeth vessel. February 23, 2026
Hercules Tanker Management takes delivery of second Ultra-Spec vessel in China  

Hercules Elisabeth is the second of 10 hybrid-ready tankers designed for alternative fuels.
Aerial view of a container vessel. February 20, 2026
HIF Global signs heads of agreement with German eFuel One for 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually  

Deal covers supply from HIF’s Uruguay project, with e-methanol meeting EU RED III standards.
CIMC Raffles and Godby Shipping shipbuilding contract signing. February 19, 2026
Godby Shipping orders two Stream RoRo 1700 vessels with green technology focus  

Finnish operator places order at CIMC Raffles, with options for two additional ships.
Maya Cosulich vessel at the Port of Ceuta during welcome ceremony. February 18, 2026
Vilma Oil Med deploys methanol-capable bunker tanker at Ceuta  

Maya Cosulich can carry methanol and biofuels, features dual-fuel capability and mass flow meter technology.
Yanmar hydrogen engine test facility render. February 18, 2026
Yanmar to build hydrogen engine test facility in Japan by 2029  

Japanese engine manufacturer acquires land for new factory to develop next-generation marine fuel technologies.
IMO Technical Seminar on Marine Biofuels. February 17, 2026
IMO seminar examines biofuels’ role in maritime decarbonisation  

Event drew 700 in-person and virtual participants, with 1,300 more following the online broadcast.
Maersk 5,900-teu dual-fuel methanol-powered container vessel. February 16, 2026
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers methanol dual-fuel container vessel from China yard  

Japanese shipbuilder says delivery marks expansion of alternative-fuel vessel production beyond Japan.
Zhoushan waterfront at night. February 13, 2026
Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port  

Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
Close-up of a vessel bow at port. February 13, 2026
Iberian Peninsula poised to overtake the Netherlands as Europe’s top LNG bunkering hub  

Spanish and Portuguese ports quadrupled ship-to-ship LNG supply in two years, data shows.
Green Future vessel. February 12, 2026
NYK operates methanol-fuelled bulk carrier for BHP, claims 65% emissions cut  

Green Future becomes first oceangoing bulk carrier to use low-carbon methanol fuel.
Genesis Sea vessel. February 12, 2026
Ulstein Verft completes sea trials for Genesis Sea CSOV ahead of spring delivery  

The 89.6-metre vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and preparations for green methanol operation.
ESVAGT Robert Boyle vessel at the Port of Immingham. February 11, 2026
UK's first commercial biomethanol bunkering service launches at Immingham  

Exolum, Methanex and Ørsted partner to supply biomethanol for shipping at the UK's largest port by tonnage.
Photograph of a red container vessel. February 11, 2026
ICS survey shows maritime leaders favour LNG as industry awaits IMO net-zero vote  

Barometer reveals strategic shift towards conservative fuel choices amid regulatory uncertainty over decarbonisation framework.
Astrid Maersk vessel. February 11, 2026
Maersk container ship returns to Suez Canal as Gemini Cooperation reroutes ME-11 service  

Astrid Maersk becomes third Maersk vessel to transit canal since strategic partnership agreement signed.
Carnot Engines founders and Petredec representative with engine prototype. February 11, 2026
Petredec invests in Carnot Engines to accelerate LPG-fuelled engine development  

Partnership aims to deploy high-efficiency engines across transport, maritime and power generation sectors.
Spirit of Toulouse vessel. February 11, 2026
LD Armateurs launches first of three wind-assisted RoRo vessels for Airbus transatlantic route  

Spirit of Toulouse features Norsepower rotor sails and dual-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.
Methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation at anchorage in Yokohama. February 9, 2026
Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage in Yokohama  

Five-way partnership delivers methanol fuel transfer between vessels at Keihin Port using domestically produced biomethanol.
Anna Cosulich vessel. February 9, 2026
Cosulich launches first methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Anna Cosulich is first of four sister vessels in fleet expansion programme.
Keel-laying ceremony of Natalia Cosulich. February 9, 2026
Cosulich begins construction of fourth methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Steel cutting for Natalia Cosulich marks completion of the group’s new alternative fuel-capable vessel series.
Cosco Shipping Libra vessel. February 9, 2026
World’s first full methanol dual-fuel retrofit completes maiden voyage  

Cosco Shipping Libra covered 27,800 nautical miles on a 106-day voyage after main and auxiliary engine conversion.
Keel-laying ceremony of Carlotta Cosulich. February 9, 2026
Fratelli Cosulich lays keel for third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Carlotta Cosulich is part of a four-vessel series designed to support the alternative marine fuels transition.
Vessels at sea render. February 9, 2026
Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip four methanol-ready tankers for Transpetro  

Norwegian firm wins NOK 300m contract for Brazilian-built vessels through Consórcio MareNova partnership.
D-Flex PSV design render. February 6, 2026
Longitude unveils compact PSV design targeting cost efficiency  

Design consultancy launches D-Flex vessel as a cost-efficient alternative to larger platform supply vessels.
Everllence L70ME-GI engine. February 6, 2026
Everllence receives 2,000th dual-fuel engine order from Cosco  

Chinese shipping line orders 12 methane-fuelled engines for new 18,000-teu container vessels.
Gas Utopia vessel alongside Oceanic Moon vessel. February 6, 2026
Rotterdam bio-LNG bunkering surges sixfold as alternative marine fuels gain traction  

Port handled 17,644 cbm of bio-LNG in 2025, while biomethanol volumes tripled year-on-year.
Bennett J. Pekkattil and Capt. Alok RC Sharma. February 5, 2026
TFG Marine calls for digital transformation to manage alternative fuel risks  

CFO says transparency and digital solutions are essential as the marine fuels sector faces volatility from diversification.
Current status of fleet fuel types chart. February 4, 2026
LNG-fuelled container ships dominate January alternative-fuel vessel orders  

Container ships accounted for 16 of 20 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in January, DNV reports.
Renewable and low-carbon methanol project pipeline chart as of January 2026. February 4, 2026
Renewable methanol project pipeline reaches 58.2m tonnes by 2031, GENA reports  

Project Navigator Methanol tracks 275 projects, including e-methanol, biomethanol and low-carbon methanol facilities globally.
Tangier Maersk vessel. February 3, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of first methanol-capable vessel in 9,000-teu series  

Tangier Maersk is the first of six mid-size container ships with methanol-capable dual-fuel engines.
Photograph of a blue cargo vessel. February 2, 2026
Lloyd’s Register publishes first guidance notes for onboard hydrogen generation systems  

Classification society addresses regulatory gap as shipowners explore producing hydrogen from alternative fuels onboard.
Oil refinery infrastructure. February 2, 2026
Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls  

Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
Sleipner RoRo vessel render. January 30, 2026
Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds  

Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping.
Valenciaport and Port of Santos MoU signing. January 30, 2026
Valencia and Santos ports establish green corridor to decarbonise transatlantic trade  

Ports sign agreement to promote low-emission fuels and shore power on Europe–South America route.
Haugesund Knutsen vessel. January 30, 2026
Barcelona reports 3% rise in LNG bunkering volumes for 2025  

Port says it needs additional suppliers and barges so that bunkering volumes continue to increase.
Ecomar Gironde naming ceremony. January 30, 2026
Hafnia and Socatra complete four-vessel methanol-ready tanker series with final delivery  

Ecomar Gironde marks completion of dual-fuel chemical tanker quartet built at Guangzhou Shipyard International.
CMA CGM Thorium vessel. January 30, 2026
CMA CGM adds methanol-powered containership to fleet  

CMA CGM Thorium named in South Korea and deployed on Mexico Express service.
Global Maritime Forum logo. January 30, 2026
Global Maritime Forum joins India green shipping network  

Non-profit organisation becomes member of platform focused on alternative-fuel infrastructure and deployment.
Ultramax bulk carrier concept render. January 29, 2026
Oshima Shipbuilding receives approval for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design  

Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle for 64,000-dwt vessel concept accommodating ammonia, methanol and LNG.
VPS: 2025 Marine Fuel Review. January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
Port of Barcelona. January 26, 2026
Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years  

Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows.
ICS Deck Procedures Guide cover. January 26, 2026
ICS releases deck procedures guide covering alternative fuel bunkering  

Publication completes trilogy of operational guides alongside bridge and engine room resources.
Golden Antares and Brave Pioneer methanol bunkering. January 26, 2026
Singapore completes first methanol bunkering operation following licence awards  

Golden Island delivers 300 tonnes of methanol to dual-fuel vessel in port’s inaugural operation.
CMA CGM Monte Cristo vessel. January 23, 2026
CMA CGM names 400th owned vessel as methanol-fuelled containership  

French shipping line reaches fleet ownership milestone with 15,000-teu dual-fuel methanol vessel.
Methanol bunkering operation at Yantian Port. January 23, 2026
Wah Kwong adds China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel to managed fleet  

Da Qing 268 completed maiden operation at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port on 21 January.
Tomas Harju-Jeanty and Kalle Härkki. January 23, 2026
Sumitomo SHI FW licenses VTT syngas technology for sustainable fuels plants  

Agreement enables production of green methanol and SAF from biowaste for global gasification projects.
Dual naming ceremony of the GH Angelou and GH Christie vessels. January 22, 2026
Anglo-Eastern adds two methanol-ready Suezmax tankers to managed fleet  

GH Angelou and GH Christie were christened at HD Hyundai Samho Shipyard on 5 January.
Stena Connecta vessel. January 21, 2026
Stena Line deploys methanol-ready freight vessel with rotor sails on Belfast-Heysham route  

Stena Connecta joins sister ship in £100m investment to boost Irish Sea freight capacity.
Methanol dual-fuel webinar graphic. January 19, 2026
Maritime Technologies Forum to host webinar on methanol dual-fuel ship inspection guidelines  

MTF webinar on 5 February will present recommendations from recently published safety inspection report.
Ship at sea. January 19, 2026
Alternative fuel vessel orders maintain momentum despite softer 2025 market  

Lloyd's Register data shows 590 alternative-fuel vessels ordered in 2025, with LNG dominating.
CIMC Raffles and Van Oord contract signing. January 16, 2026
CIMC Raffles secures second subsea rock installation vessel order from Van Oord  

Chinese shipbuilder to construct methanol and biofuel-capable vessel with 35,000-tonne rock capacity.
Brave Pioneer vessel. January 16, 2026
Tsuneishi-Cebu delivers world's first methanol dual-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier  

Philippine President attends naming ceremony for vessel claiming 10% CO₂ reduction versus conventional ships.
A cargo port in Singapore. January 14, 2026
Singapore reports record marine fuel sales and container throughput in 2025  

Port of Singapore handled 56.77 million tonnes of marine fuel, up 3.4% year-on-year.
Container terminal with stacked containers. January 14, 2026
Ports face 2030 deadline for shore power as only 20% of EU connections installed  

TT Club warns European ports lag behind on onshore power supply infrastructure ahead of mandatory 2030 regulations.
Sustainable sign. January 14, 2026
Superalfuel workshop to examine safety and sustainability of alternative marine fuels  

Event in Montenegro will focus on hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol deployment in port areas.
Alternative marine fuels port graphic. January 13, 2026
LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown  

Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment.
Container vessel manoeuvring in port. January 12, 2026
Has Zhoushan just become the world's third-largest bunker port?  

With 2025 sales of 8.03m tonnes for the Chinese port, Q4 data for Antwerp-Bruges will decide which location takes third place.
Fuel for thought: Hydrogen report cover. January 8, 2026
Lloyd's Register report examines hydrogen's potential and challenges for decarbonisation  

Classification society highlights fuel's promise alongside safety, infrastructure, and cost barriers limiting maritime adoption.
Acta Pegasus vessel. January 7, 2026
Acta Marine takes delivery of methanol-ready offshore wind vessel Acta Pegasus  

Vessel features dual-fuel engines and battery storage for French offshore wind operations.
IBIA board elections 2026 January 6, 2026
IBIA opens voting for board elections with 11 candidates competing for four positions  

Members have until 5 February to vote, with results to be announced at AGM.
ISCC Logo. December 31, 2025
Golden Island secures ISCC EU certification for sustainable marine fuel trading  

Singapore-based firm can now supply B100 biodiesel and green methanol with verified sustainability proofs.
IBIA Board Elections 2026 Nominees announcement. December 30, 2025
IBIA announces 11 nominees for four board vacancies in 2026 election  

Voting opens 5 January with results to be announced at AGM on 9 February.
ONE Satisfaction vessel. December 30, 2025
Ocean Network Express names sixth methanol and ammonia-ready container ship  

ONE Satisfaction is a 13,800-teu vessel scheduled for delivery in February 2026.
CMA CGM Antigone vessel. December 23, 2025
Bureau Veritas classes first methanol dual-fuel boxship as CMA CGM takes delivery  

The 15,000-teu CMA CGM Antigone was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
CMA CGM Eugenie naming ceremony. December 22, 2025
CMA CGM names 15,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership CMA CGM Eugenie  

Vessel to operate on Phoenician Express service linking Asia, Middle East, and Mediterranean.
HIF Global and Government of Uruguay MoU signing. December 22, 2025
HIF Global signs Uruguay agreement to advance US$5.3bn e-fuels facility in Paysandú  

Memorandum sets roadmap for final investment decision on plant targeting 880,000 tonnes annual production.
ClassNK AiP handover ceremony for bulk carrier design. December 18, 2025
ClassNK grants approval for multi-fuel ready bulk carrier design by Oshima Shipbuilding  

Vessel design accommodates future conversion to ammonia, methanol, or LNG with carbon capture capability.
T&E chart 1. December 18, 2025
Spain, Norway and Denmark lead Europe's green shipping fuel production, study finds  

Regulatory uncertainty prevents most e-fuel projects from progressing beyond the planning stage, says analysis.
Hamburg Express vessel. December 18, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd wins ZEMBA's second tender for e-methanol deployment  

Container line to deploy e-methanol on trans-oceanic route from 2027, abating 120,000 tonnes CO₂e.
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) logo. December 17, 2025
J-ENG starts development of methanol-fuelled marine engine  

Japanese engine maker targets 2027 completion for UEC50LSJM model following ammonia and hydrogen engine projects.
Mureloil 8,000-dwt vessel render. December 17, 2025
AYK Energy secures second battery contract with Mureloil for chemical tankers  

Spanish ship owner orders hybrid propulsion systems for two 8,000-dwt vessels transporting biofuels and methanol.
FCM LNG fuel supply system render. December 16, 2025
Alfa Laval launches LNG fuel supply system with cryogenic technology  

Swedish firm unveils FCM LNG system for LNG-powered vessels, with marine deliveries planned for 2027.
Iona vessel. December 16, 2025
Lloyd's Register completes Europe's first major LNG cruise ship dry docks with Carnival  

Iona and Mardi Gras projects required 18 months of planning and in-service passenger inspections.
ABS, Eneos, NYK Line and Seacor Holdings logos side by side. December 15, 2025
Four companies launch study for US methanol bunkering network  

ABS, Eneos, NYK Line, and Seacor to develop ship-to-ship methanol supply operations on Gulf Coast.
CMA CGM Antigone naming ceremony. December 15, 2025
CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Phoenician Express service  

CMA CGM Antigone to operate on BEX2 route connecting Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean.
Capt. Kevin Wong, Golden Island. December 15, 2025
Golden Island appoints Capt Kevin Wong as chief operating officer  

Wong to oversee ship management and low-carbon fuel development at Singapore-based marine fuels company.
Chicago Express vessel. December 15, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd orders eight methanol-powered container ships worth over $500m  

German carrier signs deal with CIMC Raffles for 4,500-teu vessels for 2028-29 delivery.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Vale logo side by side. December 12, 2025
Vale joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Brazilian mining company becomes founding member of association focused on ethanol use in maritime sector.
Wärtsilä and Aalto University partnership signing. December 11, 2025
Wärtsilä and Aalto University extend R&D partnership to accelerate marine decarbonisation  

Five-year agreement expands international collaboration on alternative fuels and clean energy technologies.
SGMF executive committees. December 11, 2025
Trelleborg's Stafford appointed chair of SGMF technical committee  

Andrew Stafford to lead three-year term on gaseous fuels safety guidance body.
Everllence’s 21/31DF-M engine render. December 10, 2025
Everllence confirms ethanol operation on 21/31 four-stroke engine  

Engine builder says tests in Denmark validated fuel flexibility of methanol-capable platform.
Maya Cosulich vessel. December 9, 2025
Landmark methanol-powered bunkering vessel departs shipyard  

World's first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker begins operations after completion of construction phase.
One Synergy vessel. December 9, 2025
Imabari delivers 13,900-teu container ship with future-fuel readiness  

Japanese shipbuilder hands over One Synergy with methanol and ammonia conversion designs approved.
CMA CGM Krypton naming ceremony. December 8, 2025
CMA CGM names 13,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership in South Korea  

Dual-fuel vessel will operate on Asia-Mediterranean-Middle East service connecting three regions.
Laura Mærsk vessel. December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel  

Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk.
Golden Sirius vessel. December 4, 2025
Golden Island delivers B100 biofuel to Maersk vessels in Singapore  

Golden Island completes two UCOME biofuel deliveries to containerships in October and November.
Beijing Maersk at Tema Port. December 4, 2025
Beijing Maersk becomes largest vessel to call at Ghana's Tema Port  

Maersk's dual-fuel methanol ship highlights West Africa's transshipment potential and decarbonisation efforts.
Keel-laying ceremony for a 7,999 DWT bunkering tanker. December 4, 2025
Hong Lam Marine lays keel for methanol-capable bunkering tanker in China  

Singapore-based Hong Lam Marine has begun construction of an alternative-fuel bunkering vessel at a Chinese shipyard.
Event backdrop featuring the CHIMBUSCO name formed using multiple company logos. December 4, 2025
Chimbusco explores green marine fuel solutions at carbon neutrality forum  

Chimbusco discusses decarbonisation pathways and signs cooperation agreements with shipping and energy partners.
Everllence 35/44DF CD Type Approval Test (TAT). December 3, 2025
Everllence's 35/44DF CD GenSet secures 138 orders in seven months  

Engine manufacturer reports strong early demand since April type approval test completion.
Savonetta Sun vessel. December 3, 2025
Methanol marine fuel reaches high technical readiness but faces cost barriers, DNV reports  

Classification society finds over 450 methanol-capable vessels operating or on order globally.
WinGD X-DF Dual-Fuel Engine illustration. December 3, 2025
WinGD launches high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine for container ships  

Swiss engine designer targets ultra-large container vessel market with 2028 delivery plans.
Jack Spyros Pringle, Lloyd’s Register. November 28, 2025
Marine fuel procurement becomes strategic imperative as regulatory pressures mount: LR  

Operators must adopt comprehensive fuel strategies amid supply constraints and compliance costs, says Lloyd's Register.
Østensjø Rederi newbuild tug render. November 28, 2025
Østensjø Rederi orders methanol-ready tug from Spanish shipyard  

Norwegian operator contracts Astilleros Gondán for vessel with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and Edeniq, Inc. logo side by side. November 27, 2025
Edeniq joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Analytical technology firm to support ethanol-driven solutions across fuels and chemicals sectors.
Baleària’s Cap de Barbaria vessel. November 26, 2025
Baleària to trial methanol-to-hydrogen system on electric ferry  

Spanish operator to test e-methanol reforming technology on Ibiza-Formentera route.
HMM Clover Naming Ceremony. November 26, 2025
HMM names second methanol-powered containership in 9,000 TEU series  

South Korean carrier adds HMM Clover to fleet of alternative fuel vessels.
Markus Virtasalo, ABB. November 26, 2025
Covering the distance to shipping’s nuclear opportunities | ABB  

The number of stakeholders engaging with nuclear ship propulsion in 2025 indicates that the maritime industry is eager to expand its options on net zero emissions.
Stena Futura Naming Ceremony. November 24, 2025
Stena Line names methanol-ready hybrid ferry at Belfast ceremony  

Ferry operator marks 30 years in Belfast with £100m investment in freight vessels.
Singapore skyline with Merlion and central business district. November 24, 2025
Singapore awards three methanol bunkering licences from 2026  

Maritime and Port Authority selects suppliers from 13 applicants for five-year licensing period.
Benny Hilström, WinGD. November 21, 2025
Where next for LNG fuel after IMO carbon pricing pause?  

WinGD’s Benny Hilström examines what lies ahead for LNG as a marine fuel.
Aasvaer Vessel. November 21, 2025
Wärtsilä secures sixth hybrid propulsion order from Aasen Shipping for bulk carrier series  

Norwegian shipowner orders integrated system for 9,500 DWT vessel under construction at Royal Bodewes.
European Commission headquarters. November 20, 2025
EU awards funding to 70 alternative fuels infrastructure projects across Europe  

€600m funding will support ammonia bunkering, shore power, and charging infrastructure across 24 member states.
Methanol fuel safety guidelines graphic. November 13, 2025
ClassNK updates methanol fuel guidelines as alcohol-fuelled ship orders rise  

Japanese classification society releases revised safety requirements for methyl and ethyl alcohol-fuelled vessels.
Methanol bunkering training simulator. November 10, 2025
Anglo-Eastern launches methanol bunkering simulator with Wärtsilä for seafarer training  

Ship manager introduces simulator and courses to train crew in safe handling of methanol fuel.
Victrol Omega vessel. November 6, 2025
Peninsula operates Omega barge for fuel supply in Belgian North Sea  

Victrol vessel said to be the only estuary barge of its size serving Belgian North Sea ports.
Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) new logo. November 4, 2025
CPN unveils new brand identity after 34 years in marine fuel supply  

Hong Kong bunker supplier launches rebrand centered on 'continuous evolution' and sustainable fuel solutions.
Contract signing ceremony. October 30, 2025
Yang Ming finalizes contracts for six methanol dual-fuel-ready boxships  

Taiwanese carrier signs deals with Japanese shipbuilders for vessels scheduled for delivery from 2028.
China’s Da Qing 268 vessel. October 30, 2025
China's first newbuild dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel launched in Zhoushan  

Da Qing 268 can supply methanol and conventional fuels to ships at anchorage.
BSM Methanol Firefighting Course training session. October 28, 2025
BSM launches methanol training courses for seafarers  

Shipmanager introduces specialised programmes amid absence of international standards for methanol-powered vessels.
Everllence S90 methanol dual-fuel engine. October 28, 2025
Everllence completes world's first S90 methanol engine retrofit on Cosco ship  

Cosco Shipping Libra undergoes dual-fuel conversion, opening pathway for further large-bore retrofits.
Rolls-Royce first pure methanol marine engine. October 28, 2025
Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first  

Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology.
China Sustainable Shipping Fuel Development Report 2025. October 28, 2025
China Classification Society releases sustainable marine fuel report  

Report examines global trends in green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and biofuels for maritime decarbonisation.
LNG facility at Vestbase in Kristiansund. October 24, 2025
Molgas and NorSea Logistics reopen LNG facility in Kristiansund  

The reopened facility will supply LNG and bio-LNG to dual-fuel vessels operating in Norwegian waters.
Lucia Cosulich keel-laying ceremony. October 23, 2025
Fratelli Cosulich lays keel for second methanol-ready bunker vessel  

Ceremony held to mark the beginning of the tanker's assembly phase.
Jan Ridfeldt and Claes Fredriksson at Umeå Energi facility. October 21, 2025
Liquid Wind secures agreements for 100,000-tonne e-methanol facility in Sweden  

Swedish e-fuel developer finalises commercialisation deals for large-scale production plant targeting shipping decarbonisation.
Green Cadiz alongside Norwegian Aqua. October 21, 2025
Repsol and NCLH sign 8-year renewable fuel supply deal for Barcelona  

Agreement covers biofuels from 2026 and renewable methanol from 2029 for cruise operations.
HMM VLCC Universal Leader. October 17, 2025
HMM orders 12 LNG dual-fuel containerships  

13,000 TEU sister ships to be built to run on liquefied natural gas.
TEN-OH Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug. October 16, 2025
Tsuneishi delivers Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug  

TEN-OH tugboat features hydrogen-powered engines and can operate on conventional marine fuel as backup.
Multraship Commander Emergency Response Towing Vessels (ERTVs). October 16, 2025
Netherlands selects three consortia for electric emergency towing vessel tender  

Vessels will be capable of switching from electric propulsion to green methanol during emergency towing operations.
Stena Connecta namegiving ceremony. October 16, 2025
Stena Line names new hybrid ferry with methanol capability for Irish Sea route  

Stena Connecta uses a multi-hybrid propulsion system enabling the use of battery power, biofuel, and methanol.
Naming ceremony of CMA CGM Helium. October 15, 2025
CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Asia-Mediterranean service  

The CMA CGM Helium has been deployed on the Phoenician Express route connecting multiple regions.
Illustration of eMethanol Production Process by Liquid Wind. October 14, 2025
Swedish funding secured for e-methanol plant pre-engineering  

Swedish Energy Agency backs Örnsköldsvik e-fuel facility through green transition programme.
Render of Petroineos’ new bunker vessel for southern France. October 14, 2025
Petroineos orders two new bunker vessels for southern France operations  

Vessels will handle conventional and low-carbon fuels, including biofuels and e-methanol, from 2028.
Berkel AHK Logo. October 9, 2025
Berkel AHK joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

German ethanol producer becomes founding member of industry association focused on marine fuel applications.
Illustration of methanol chemical container in front of a cargo ship. October 9, 2025
BIMCO adopts methanol bunkering annex with sustainability and safety provisions  

New contractual framework addresses GHG intensity limits and toxic handling procedures for methanol marine fuel.
Stream Marine Training logo. October 9, 2025
Stream Marine Training calls for fuel-specific safety standards  

Maritime training provider says generic alternative fuel guidelines are insufficient for crew safety.
ClassNK Academy illustration. October 6, 2025
ClassNK partners with GTT Training to offer alternative fuels courses  

Japanese classification society partners with French technology group for LNG training programs.
Aerial view of ships next to seafarer. October 3, 2025
IMO issues training guidelines for seafarers on alternative fuels  

International Maritime Organization develops framework to prepare crews for energy transition.
AIP Handover Ceremony for the Methanol Superstorage tank design. October 1, 2025
ClassNK and Panama approve methanol tank design that almost doubles capacity  

SRC's Methanol Superstorage technology uses a sandwich plate system to increase shipboard fuel storage by 85%.
Document header - MTF safety guidelines for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections. September 30, 2025
Safety guidelines released for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections  

New report provides 41 safety recommendations to address methanol's flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity challenges.
Illustration of liquid with the word 'Ethanol' inside rectangle. September 30, 2025
WinGD to launch first ethanol-fuelled marine two-stroke engine in 2026  

Deliveries planned for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027.
Green Future receiving methanol fuel via STS transfer on September 28, 2025. September 30, 2025
NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea  

Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port.
Everllence B&W 7G80ME-LGIM engine. September 25, 2025
Vale charters 10 methanol-powered ore carriers in decarbonisation push  

Brazilian mining giant takes newbuild vessels equipped with Everllence dual-fuel engines.
The Everllence B&W ME-LGIM engine. September 24, 2025
Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine  

Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
Methanol-powered PCTC CM Hong Kong. September 23, 2025
World's largest methanol-powered RoRo ship delivered to CMES  

Vessel features world's first methanol-fuelled engine for a PCTC and the first Chinese-built methanol engine.
Ship design for a DEME offshore construction vessel (OCV). September 23, 2025
Deme orders methanol-ready vessel to boost cable installation capacity  

Belgian contractor invests up to €150m in new vessel for subsea cable operations.
Fratelli Cosulich 2025 Bunker Meeting. September 17, 2025
Cosulich Marine Energy team meets in Monaco to discuss latest industry developments  

Members of Marine Energy division analysed strategies, methanol investments and evolving regulatory framework.
South Africa flag illustration. September 16, 2025
Peninsula expands marine fuel operations to Algoa Bay  

Supplier partners with Linsen Nambi to launch bunkering services from October.
Palace of Westminster, London. September 16, 2025
UK government commits GBP 448m to maritime decarbonisation research programme  

UK SHORE funding aims to accelerate clean shipping technologies through 2030.
Birdseye view of containership. September 15, 2025
Panama Canal launches NetZero Slot to incentivize low-emission transits  

New reservation category prioritizes dual-fuel vessels capable of using alternative fuels from November.
Model testing for Green Handy methanol-powered vessel. September 15, 2025
Methanol-fuelled Green Handy ships pass model tests ahead of 2026 construction  

Baltic carrier reports model testing exceeded performance targets for 17,000 dwt methanol-powered vessels.
WinGD’s first ammonia-fuelled engine installed on Exmar vessels. September 10, 2025
WinGD claims methanol and ammonia engines ready for commercial deployment as regulatory clarity awaited  

Engine designer says zero-emission fuels have moved from pilots to practice.
Martin White, CEO of Stream Marine Group. September 10, 2025
Smaller ship owners face 'very challenging' methanol procurement landscape, warns Stream Marine  

Green methanol procurement creates complex barriers for smaller operators navigating new supply chains.
Windea Clausius Naming Ceremony. September 9, 2025
BS Offshore takes delivery of methanol-ready CSOV  

Vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and TWIN X-STERN design for enhanced fuel efficiency.
IceChem Tankers methanol-ready chemical tankers. September 5, 2025
IceChem Tankers orders four methanol-ready chemical tankers for North Atlantic trades  

Partners TB Marine and Ektank to deliver 22,000 dwt vessels between fall 2026 and summer 2027.
Ard-Jan Kooren, Ali Gürün and KOTUG vessel. September 5, 2025
Sanmar advances construction of world's largest methanol-powered escort tug  

Vessel destined for Canadian operations, setting new benchmark for sustainable towage operations.
CMA CGM Mercury. September 3, 2025
CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel methanol containership  

CMA CGM Mercury joins 13,000 TEU series as part of 12-vessel programme.
Tsuneishi  5,900 TEU container carrier. August 28, 2025
Tsuneishi launches methanol-fuelled boxship as part of carbon neutrality push  

5,900 TEU vessel is the Japanese shipbuilder's largest container carrier to date.
Norwegian Prima August 28, 2025
Burando Energies partners with World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply biofuel blends  

Three companies collaborate to deliver 30% biodiesel blends to cruise ships in the Netherlands during 2025.
Cosulich Marine Energy vessel and logo August 27, 2025
Cosulich Marine Energy lays keel for methanol-ready bunker tanker  

7,999 DWT vessel under construction at Chinese shipyard features advanced coating and emission-reduction technology.
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) virtual reality (VR) training program developed in collaboration with Evergreen. July 14, 2025
SHI develops VR training solutions for Evergreen's methanol-fuelled ships  

Shipbuilder creates virtual reality program for 16,500 TEU boxship operations.
The M.V. COSCO Shipping Yangpu, China's first methanol dual-fuel containership. July 11, 2025
Cosco vessel completes maiden green methanol bunkering at Yangpu  

China's first methanol dual-fuel containership refuels with green methanol derived from urban waste.
Steel cutting ceremony for the 7,999 DWT chemical bunker tanker Lucia Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in China. July 10, 2025
Fratelli Cosulich begins construction of second methanol-ready bunker tanker  

Italian firm starts steel cutting for 7,999 DWT chemical bunker vessel.
Stanley George, VPS Group Technical and Science Manager, VPS. January 30, 2025
How to engineer and manage green shipping fuels | Stanley George, VPS  

Effective management strategies and insights for evolving fuel use.
Seaspan Energy's 7,600 cbm LNG bunkering vessel, s1067, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. January 27, 2025
Bureau Veritas supports launch of CIMC SOE's LNG bunkering vessel  

Handover of Seaspan Energy's cutting-edge 7,600-cbm vessel completed.
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. December 4, 2024
Methanol as a marine fuel | Steve Bee, VPS  

How environmental legislation has driven the development of low-sulphur fuels and methanol-ready ships.
A screenshot taken from Peninsula's homepage on October 4, 2024. October 4, 2024
Peninsula to receive first of four tankers in Q2 2025  

Methanol-ready vessels form part of bunker supplier's fleet renewal programme.
Chart showing percentage of off-spec and on-spec samples by fuel type, according to VPS. October 2, 2024
Is your vessel fully protected from the dangers of poor-quality fuel? | Steve Bee, VPS  

Commercial Director highlights issues linked to purchasing fuel and testing quality against old marine fuel standards.
Illustration of Kotug tugboat and the logos of Auramarine and Sanmar Shipyards. September 5, 2024
Auramarine supply system chosen for landmark methanol-fuelled tugs  

Vessels to enter into service in mid-2025.
The chemical tanker Aalborg at the Port of Barcelona. April 24, 2024
Peninsula launches B100 bunker vessel in Barcelona  

Chemical tanker Aalborg capable of supplying up to 100% bio component.
Worm's eye view of four stone structures during daytime. December 11, 2023
Four cornerstones for a regulatory environment for sustainable fuels  

An analysis of the World Shipping Council's paper to IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
Maerk's first large (16,000 TEU) methanol-enabled vessel. November 22, 2023
Maersk signs green methanol deal with China's Goldwind  

Agreed annual volume of 500KT for Maersk's first 12 large methanol-fuelled ships.
Valerie Ahrens, Senior Director of New Fuels and Carbon Markets at Bunker Holding. October 25, 2023
Bunker Holding and NeoGreen Hydrogen sign MoU for green ammonia and synthetic fuels  

Danish fuel seller to market NeoGreen's products to its global client base.
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. September 15, 2023
World's first methanol-fuelled boxship completes maiden trip  

Fuel secured for initial months of operation, with bunkering to take place in Rotterdam.
First foot sample taken by VPS during the first methanol bunker quantity survey (BQS), in Singapore. July 28, 2023
VPS performs first methanol bunker quantity survey  

Landmark operation took place in Singapore on July 27.
Graphic summarizing Maersk's deal with OCI Global to secure methanol for the maiden voyage of the world's first methanol-enabled container vessel. June 13, 2023
Maersk procures fuel for world's first methanol-enabled boxship  

Deal signed with OCI Global for 21,500 km maiden voyage.
The methanol-ready bunker tanker MT Nore. June 1, 2023
Bunker One launches its first methanol bunker tanker  

Supplier aims to stimulate methanol take-up with infrastructure provision.
The methanol-powered tanker Mari Jone. May 31, 2023
Methanol Institute publishes comprehensive fuel guide  

Report covers regulatory drivers, environmental performance, costs and case studies.