First methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier launched by Tsuneishi

The first dual-fuel bulk carrier with a capacity of 65,700 metric tons of methanol was launched by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The ship is expected to be delivered in the spring of 2025 and is built to run on methanol fuel with minimal environmental impact, according to the business. In comparison to heavy oil, the vessel’s use of methanol as fuel is expected to lower emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by up to 10%, nitrogen oxides (NOx) by up to 80%, and sulfur oxides (SOx) by up to 99%. Additionally, using green methanol reduces its impact on the environment and makes it carbon neutral.

The ship weighs 65,700 mt and can accommodate 81,500 m3 of cargo. The TESS66 provides excellent performance in terms of fuel efficiency because to its fuel-efficient primary engine and our exclusive AEROLINE technology, which lowers wind resistance.  We were able to construct and launch our first next-generation vessel, which we have been working on to reach carbon neutrality in line with our medium-term management policy’s “Technology Development Roadmap.”