The first delivery of dual-fuel methanol tanker for Hafnia and Socatra
Two more are scheduled for delivery later this year, with the fourth and final vessel expected in 2026.
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) has announced the recent delivery of the ‘Ecomar Gascogne’.
The “ECOMAR GASCOGNE” is the first of four newbuild dual-fuel methanol chemical IMO II medium-range (MR) tankers built at Guangzhou Shipyard International for owner Socatra and its joint-venture partner Hafnia.
Since these vessels are dual-fuel, they can run on both conventional fuels and methanol. These ships will be able to lower their emissions, as the production of green methanol increases.
Green methanol can cut CO2 emissions and also significantly reduces nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxide and particulate matter emission levels.
David Barrow, MV M&O SVP Western Europe and Americas, said: “The Ecomar Gascogne symbolises our commitment to advancing sustainability and to decarbonising the maritime industry. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with Socatra and Hafnia as we work with the entire sector to support the adoption of alternative fuels.”
