Alfa Laval achieves milestone of 100 orders for methanol fuel system

Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone with over 100 orders for its FCM Methanol low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS). This success underscores the maritime industry’s growing confidence in Alfa Laval’s fuel treatment expertise, particularly as shipyards and owners pivot towards methanol as a key alternative fuel. The FCM Methanol, launched in 2015, boasts the

Construction on methanol-ready Mein Schiff 7 cruise ship commences

Construction on the first large cruise ship designed to be methanol-ready begins in Turku, Finland. The ship is being built for Germany’s TUI Cruises, and marks a milestone for the cruise industry and for its builder Meyer Turku, which has also been a pioneer in large LNG-fueled cruise ships. TUI and Meyer Turku announced during

GSI launches sea trial of Chinese-built methanol-driven vessel

Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has commenced sea trials of the first Chinese-built methanol-driven dual-fuel tanker called Stena Pro Patria. GSI secured a contract from Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture of Swedish firm Stena Bulk and Swiss firm Proman, for the construction of three 49,990 DWT dual-fuel tankers. The other two ships, named Stena Pro