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Eagle LNG embarks on first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering operation for SIEM car carrier

First time SIEM has refuelled the vessel from a landside bunkering facility, and the first ship Eagle LNG refuelled of that size from the bunkering facility.
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Talleyrand LNG Bunker Station

Eagle LNG marked a series of firsts when it fuelled the 7,500-car carrier SIEM Aristotle from its Talleyrand LNG Bunker Station at the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Jacksonville, Florida.

It was the first time SIEM has refuelled the vessel from a landside bunkering facility and the first ship Eagle LNG refuelled of that size from the bunkering facility, said JAXPORT.

SIEM Aristotle is the first deep-sea pure car, truck carrier (PCTC) equipped with dual-fuel engines, designed to operate on LNG and marine gas oil (MGO). The 199.9m long by 38m beam vessel is equipped with a MAN B&W 7S60 ME-C GI engine with 12,614 kW output, resulting in a very economic and efficient operation.

The 7,500-car vessel and its sister ship, SIEM Confucius, are on a dedicated service to Volkswagen Group Logistics, transporting Volkswagen Group Services’ vehicles inter-coastally between Emden in Germany, the United States’ East and Gulf Coasts and Mexico. SIEM is the deep-sea pioneer in the use of LNG to reduce carbon emissions and the environmental footprint in the automotive logistics chain.

“Jacksonville continues to lead the way with creative infrastructure solutions to deliver this fuel,” said Matthew Fisher, Eagle LNG’s Vice President.

On this voyage, the SIEM Aristotle navigated upriver to the Talleyrand Terminal utilising the skill of JAXPORT’s pilots and tugs ensuring it safely passed under the Dames Point Bridge.

As this was the first time SIEM had fuelled at the facility, the U.S. Coast Guard inspected the ship and shoreside compatibility to ensure that the operation was conducted safely and smoothly.

Crucial to the success of the operation were the skilled and dedicated marine professionals in Jacksonville, including Eagle LNG’s operators and various port staff.

“Our modern and eco-friendly fleet helps reduce emissions while maximising efficiency,” Jeffrey Campbell, SIEM Car Carriers’ President, said.

“We are delighted to partner with other pioneers in the move to LNG as a marine fuel. The move to reduce emissions while providing world-class service speaks well of the supply and logistics chain that includes Volkswagen, Eagle LNG, Crowley and JAXPORT — all of whom are committing significant resources in the transition to cleaner fuels.”

Talleyrand LNG Bunker Station

The reputation of Jacksonville and JAXPORT as a vital LNG bunkering hub continues to grow in importance as additional LNG bunkering options develop while creating an anchor Port for other locations along the U.S. East Coast.

JAXPORT is one of the nation’s top vehicle-handling ports and the only U.S. East Coast port offering on-dock and near dock LNG fueling.

“This milestone is another evolution in the growth of Jacksonville’s LNG capabilities,” reports Eric Green, JAXPORT Chief Executive Officer.

“Our JAXPORT partners have invested more than a billion dollars in LNG advancements throughout the region, making Jacksonville well-positioned to serve the growing clean fuel needs of our customers around the globe.”

 

Photo credit: Jacksonville Port Authority
Published: 28 February, 2022

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China: Chimbusco completes bunkering op with domestically produced green methanol

Chimbusco delivered 1,000 mt of domestically produced green methanol bunker fuel to “COSCO Shipping Yangpu”, China’s first 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship, from 11 to 12 July.

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China: Chimbusco completes bunkering op with domestically produced green methanol

China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) Co Ltd (Chimbusco) on Monday (14 July) said it successfully completed a green methanol bunkering operation for COSCO Shipping’s first methanol-dual-fuel container vessel at Shengdong Terminal in Yangshan Port. 

Chimbusco delivered 1,000 metric tonnes (mt) of domestically produced green methanol fuel to COSCO Shipping Yangpu from 11 to 12 July. 

COSCO Shipping Yangpu is the first methanol-dual-fuel container vessel invested and built by COSCO Shipping Group. The company previously deemed the vessel China’s first 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship. 

 With an overall length of 366 meters and a beam of 51 metres, it has a maximum container capacity of 16,136 TEUs. 

The vessel employs an advanced dual-fuel propulsion system that enables flexible switching between methanol and traditional fuels. When using green methanol as fuel, it significantly reduces carbon emissions and pollutant discharges during operations, injecting strong impetus into the green transformation of China’s shipping industry.

“This green methanol bunkering operation, jointly completed by COSCO Shipping Lines, CHIMBUSCO, and SIPG Energy Shanghai, represents another proactive exploration by CHIMBUSCO in the field of green methanol bunkering at Shanghai Port,” Chimbusco said.

“It also marks another significant step by COSCO Shipping Group in advancing the green and low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry and integrating the entire methanol supply chain.”

“As a leading domestic marine fuel supplier, CHIMBUSCO actively responded to shipowners’ demand for green methanol bunkering and worked closely with COSCO Shipping Lines, SIPG Energy Shanghai and other entities to develop a detailed supply plan and emergency response plan in advance, in accordance with relevant bunkering standards for marine methanol fuel.”

Manifold Times previously reported Chimbusco completing a methanol bunkering operation of the same vessel in Shanghai on 11 May. 

COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU was supplied approximately 900 mt of methanol marine fuel by Chimbusco at Pier 1 of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry. 

Related: Chimbusco completes bunkering op of China’s first 16,000K TEU methanol DF boxship
Related: COSCO Shipping names China’s first 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship

 

Photo credit: Chimbusco Dalian
Published: 17 July 2025

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Shanghai Electric starts producing first batch green methanol bunker fuel with new plant

New batch of green methanol will soon arrive at Shanghai Port and be delivered to CMA CGM to enter the international market as a marine fuel.
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Shanghai Electric starts producing first batch green methanol bunker fuel with new plant

Shanghai Electric on Thursday (17 July) announced its Jilin Taonan Green Methanol Project, China’s first facility to fully integrate wind-to-hydrogen with biomass gasification, is now producing its first batch of ISCC-EU certified green methanol.

This batch of green methanol will soon arrive at Shanghai Port and be delivered to CMA CGM to enter the international market as a marine fuel.

The company said the milestone event marked a major national breakthrough in the field of green hydrogen-based fuels. 

Shanghai Electric will use this project as a catalyst to build a world-leading, full-industry-chain platform for green fuels, to accelerate the development of an integrated industrial ecosystem encompassing green energy, green hydrogen, green methanol and green applications.

The company will continuously improve new energy power generation, water electrolysis for hydrogen production, biomass gasification, carbon capture, green ammonia, and to promote the large-scale application of green fuels in shipping, aviation, chemical industry and other fields.

At a ceremony, Cai Dong, member of the Standing Committee of the Jilin Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor, launched the start of production of the fuel. 

As the first large-scale commercial green methanol project in China, the Taonan project has an annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes in the first phase.

“It is the first green methanol project in China to pass the EU ISCC full-process certification and to market to the international market,” the company said. 

 

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Published: 17 July 2025

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Bureau Veritas to classify world’s first 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel

‘We’re proud to support this first-of-its-kind ammonia bunkering vessel, which represents real progress toward scaling up the infrastructure for zero-carbon fuels,’ says Matthieu de Tugny of BV Marine & Offshore.

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Bureau Veritas to classify world’s first 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel

Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) on Monday (14 July) announced that its Marine and Offshore division will classify the world’s first 5,000 cubic metre (m3) ammonia bunkering vessel.

The vessel will be built by Sasaki Shipbuilding (Sasaki) and expected to be delivered around September 2027. 

“The project marks a significant step forward in establishing the infrastructure required to support ammonia as a next-generation marine fuel,” BV said on its website. 

The vessel will be classed in accordance with Bureau Veritas’ rigorous standards for safety, sustainability, and innovation, including NR 620 – Rules for Bunkering Ships, and NR 467 – Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships. 

The vessel will also be eligible for SW-Registry and CYBER RESILIENT additional class notations, underscoring its data security protection credentials and in compliance with IACS UR E26 & UR E27.

“This groundbreaking project builds on the long-term collaboration between Bureau Veritas and Sasaki in supporting the development and adoption of new fuels, such as ammonia, as part of our shared mission to drive environmental stewardship and innovation across the maritime industry,” BV added.

Matthieu de Tugny, Executive Vice President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “Our long-standing relationship with Sasaki is built on shared ambition for safe, sustainable innovation in shipbuilding. We’re proud to support this first-of-its-kind ammonia bunkering vessel, which represents real progress toward scaling up the infrastructure for zero-carbon fuels.”

Manifold Times previously reported ITOCHU Corporation signing a shipbuilding contract for the construction of a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel with Sasaki Shipbuilding.

The contract was one of the agreements that were concluded to pursue the Demonstration Project for Bunkering Ammonia as Marine Fuel in Singapore adopted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan as part of the Global South Future-oriented Co-Creation Project (large-scale demonstration in ASEAN member states). 

The vessel will be flagged under the Singapore Registry.

Related: ITOCHU orders world’s first ammonia bunkering vessel for Singapore demonstration project

 

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Published: 17 July 2025

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