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ITS aims to launch methanol bunkering in Port of Gothenburg by end of 2023

Port has worked intensively to develop a regulatory framework for methanol bunkering; preparations are on-going to rebuild some of the tanks and related infrastructure to enable bunkering of methanol.
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Inter Terminals Sweden (ITS), one of the largest independent bulk liquid storage provider in Scandinavia, on Friday (7 April) said it is working together with the Port of Port of Gothenburg to offer services for bunkering of methanol in the Port of Gothenburg before the end of 2023. 

ITS said the Port of Gothenburg has a shared vision to develop Gothenburg into Northern Europe’s primary hub for bunkering and storage of methanol. 

“With a strategically good location, where one fifth of all the world’s ship traffic passes, Gothenburg will be an important location, as shipping gradually switches to more sustainable marine fuels,” it said in a social media post. 

“The Port of Gothenburg has worked intensively to develop a regulatory framework for methanol bunkering. As a partner in this field, ITS now aims to offer services for bunkering of methanol in the Port of Gothenburg before end of 2023.”

“Preparations are on-going to rebuild some of the tanks and the related infrastructure to enable bunkering of methanol.”

ITS added one of the challenges in this adaptation is to manage the gases from methanol when loading and this will be handled through a VRU (Vapor Recovery Unit). A VRU is a prerequisite for reducing environmental impact and for creating a healthy working environment for the port workers. Works are in progress to define a suitable placement of the planned VRU.

Lena Lilienberg, Head of Business Area Energy at the Port of Gothenburg, said: “We are very pleased that there are plans in the nearby future for storage of methanol at the Energy Port in Gothenburg for continued bunkering of vessels in the Gothenburg area. We want to continue to be an attractive bunker hub, and this creates good conditions for an even better marine fuel when eMethanol or bio-methanol is available.”

Johan Zettergren, Managing Director of ITS, said: “We experience a strong demand from several parties to get going already this year, either for their customers or for their own use. With the successive introduction of renewable methanol, we plan to be able to provide those services too, as soon as this fuel is available on the market.”

 

Photo credit: Inter Terminals Sweden
Published: 11 April, 2023

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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