World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels have launched a methanol bunkering service in U.S. ports, following a successful pilot in South Florida. This scalable, regulatory-compliant operation features U.S. Coast Guard-approved procedures, enabling shipowners to adopt lower-emission fuels, meeting the shipping industry’s evolving environmental standards.
In February, the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy inaugurated the world’s first operational LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid in Karjat, Mumbai. This initiative aims to equip seafarers with essential skills for handling alternative fuels. The academy offers specialized training courses on methanol and bunkering practices, supporting the maritime industry’s shift toward sustainable operations.
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is pioneering a low-carbon maritime future with its first methanol bunkering simulator at the Kochi Maritime Training Center. Developed with Wärtsilä, this initiative focuses on equipping seafarers for safe methanol handling. By 2026, BSM will also introduce an ammonia-bunker simulation, furthering training in carbon-neutral operations.
TFG Marine, owned by Trafigura, signed a deal with Consort Bunkers for four new eco-friendly fuel barges to cater to decarbonization in the shipping industry. These vessels will be capable of transporting various low-carbon fuels and traditional marine fuels, emphasizing a shift towards a multi-fuel future in the maritime sector.
