Cemre Shipyard launches methanol dual-fuel vessel

The methanol dual-fuel wind turbine support vessel will operate at an offshore wind farm off the UK’s Yorkshire coast in the North Sea.

PHOTO: The NB1094 Esvagt at sea. Cemre Shipyard

The vessel, NB1094 Esvagt, is the world’s first methanol-fuelled service operation vessel (SOV), Turkey’s Cemre Shipyard claims.  

The SOV is also equipped with batteries, which will help improve fuel efficiency.

The orderbook of methanol-fuelled vessels continues to rise. According to DNV's data, there are currently 304 confirmed methanol-fuelled vessels in operation and on order for delivery by 2028.

By Manjula Nair

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