New methanol-fuelled vessel ‘Berlin Maersk’ to enter service

Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild entering the Maersk fleet,

Ocean Network Express Expands Fleet with Delivery of Newbuild ‘ONE Singapore’

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has officially added a new vessel to its growing fleet with the naming of ONE Singapore, the sixth in a series of 20 methanol- and ammonia-ready container ships. The naming ceremony was held at the Hiroshima Shipyard operated by Imabari Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., underscoring ONE’s continued investment in future-ready and sustainable

Wood to Oversee Project Management for UAE’s First Methanol Facility

Engineering and consulting company Wood has been selected by TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services for the development of the United Arab Emirates’ inaugural methanol production plant in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. Slated for completion by 2028, the facility is expected to become one of the world’s largest methanol plants, with

Finnlines Launches Low-Carbon “Green Lane” Sea Transport Service with Up to 90% Emission Cuts

Finnish shipping company Finnlines has introduced a new sustainable shipping initiative, Green Lane, offering freight and passenger customers low-emission transport options powered by either electricity or renewable biofuels. The service officially launched on May 22, 2025. The initiative aims to support customers in meeting tightening environmental regulations and decarbonisation goals. Two options for new low

Next-Gen Marine Propulsion: MAN Launches Methanol Super Engine

MAN Energy Solutions has announced plans to deliver the world’s most powerful methanol-powered two-stroke engine in June 2025. The engine, rated at 82,440 kW, is currently under construction by Chinese manufacturer CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) and is designed to power a new class of ultra-large container vessels. The engine is the first of 12

Port of Amsterdam Marks First Ship-to-Ship Methanol Bunkering

The Port of Amsterdam has reached a major milestone in sustainable maritime operations with its first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering. Last week, 500 tonnes of green methanol were successfully transferred to Van Oord’s new offshore installation vessel Boreas at the TMA Logistics terminal in Amerikahaven. The methanol was delivered by the bunker vessel Chicago, operated by

MAN Energy Solutions Completes Type Approval Test for Upgraded Dual-Fuel GenSet

MAN Energy Solutions has successfully completed the Type Approval Test (TAT) for its upgraded MAN L35/44DF CD dual-fuel engine, confirming its suitability for auxiliary GenSet and electric propulsion applications. The tests, conducted from April 7 to 11 at STX Engine’s headquarters in Changwon, South Korea, were witnessed by six international classification societies. The MAN L35/44DF

CMA CGM Adds Second Methanol-Powered Vessel ‘Argon’ to Its Fleet

CMA CGM has expanded its alternative-fuel fleet with the recent delivery of the CMA CGM Argon, a 13,000 TEU container ship equipped with a dual-fuel methanol engine. Built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Mokpo, South Korea, the Argon is the second in a series of twelve methanol-powered vessels commissioned by the shipping group. Registered

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Delivers World’s First Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., based in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, has delivered the first-ever methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier in the 65,700 deadweight tonnage (DWT) class. The vessel, part of the TESS66 AEROLINE series, was handed over at the company’s Tsuneishi Factory on May 13.Designed for improved environmental performance, the ship combines the fuel efficiency and cargo capacity

World’s first large-scale E-methanol plant launched in Aabenraa

The Kassø e-methanol facility, the world’s first commercial-scale plant dedicated to the production of e-methanol, has officially commenced operations in southern Denmark. Developed by European Energy in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd.., the facility is now delivering e-methanol to major industrial customers, including A.P. Moller – Maersk, the LEGO Group, and Novo Nordisk.The facility