In the Philippines, Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu launched the world’s first methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier on July 17, marking a milestone for the Japanese shipbuilder’s alternative fuel strategy. The vessel is expected to begin commercial operations in January 2026.
The 299 meter vessel is compatible with a wide range of ports, including Kamsar in Guinea, from which the class takes its name.
The ship is the latest evolution of Tsuneishi’s flagship Kamsarmax design, which has logged over 400 deliveries. This new version incorporates methanol fuel capability, offering emissions reductions of up to 80 percent for nitrogen oxides, 99 percent for sulfur oxides, and 10 percent for carbon dioxide when compared with conventional fuel. Use of green methanol would improve that performance.
The vessel’s dual-fuel capability adds to growing evidence that methanol is moving from niche to norm in commercial shipbuilding. Tsuneishi’s Cebu yard is now one step ahead in that race.
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
