Port of Tanjung Pelepas completes first methanol bunkering operation

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has completed the first methanol bunkering operation for a Maersk dual-fuel methanol container vessel.

PTP’s Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, said: “This successful methanol bunkering operation demonstrates PTP’s readiness and capability to handle alternative marine fuels, paving the way for future trials and pilots of diverse and emerging fuel solutions.”

The container vessel, named Antonia Maersk, is the third in a series of 18 large dual-fuel newbuilds by the shipping giant, capable of sailing on methanol. The vessel was delivered in August this year.

“In preparation for this methanol bunkering operation, PTP worked closely with Maersk, Maersk Oil Trading, Malaysia Marine Department, Johor Port Authority, and various government agencies. Together, we conducted tabletop exercises and workshops, establishing rigorous safety procedures through comprehensive operational and risk assessments, modelling and validation; leading up to the deployment exercise,” PTP’s CEO, Mark Hardiman, added.

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