Methanol-fuelled superyacht design gets ABS nod

The superyacht sector could be about to get low- and zero-carbon vessel options.

PHOTO: Model of the yacht called Energy Transition Platform (ETP). Lateral Naval Architects

Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to the design of a 70-metre-long superyacht with a methanol-fuelled engine. It was designed by UK-based Lateral Naval Architect.     

“This superyacht design promises to capitalize on the experience gained from commercial vessels utilizing methanol to meet greenhouse gas [GHG] emission reduction targets,” said Daniele Bottino, ABS' yacht sector lead and business development manager.

By Aparupa Mazumder 

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