Fratelli Cosulich launches second methanol-ready bunker tanker in China

Marine fuel supplier Fratelli Cosulich on Saturday (2 May) said Lucia Cosulich, the second of a series of four methanol-ready bunker tankers, took to the water for the first time in a ceremony in China. 

This comes two months after the launch of the first vessel in this new series. 

Held at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard, the ceremony brought together the project team, partners and stakeholders to witness the vessel’s transition from construction to reality.

With the ceremonial ribbon cut, Lucia Cosulich was officially launched, entering the final stages ahead of completion and delivery.

As the second of four sister methanol-ready IMO ll vessels, Lucia Cosulich is part of a broader strategy to build a fleet capable of supporting both current and emerging fuel requirements. 

Designed with methanol capability from the outset, the vessel reflects a practical approach to energy transition, combining readiness for alternative fuels with the flexibility to operate efficiently in today’s market.

Key design features such as phenolic epoxy cargo tank coating and systems engineered for future fuel integration, Lucia Cosulich is built to meet evolving operational and regulatory demands while maintaining high standards of safety and performance.

Manifold Times previously reported on the launching ceremony of Anna Cosulich, the first of four sister vessels in Cosulich Marine Energy’s new generation of methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers. 

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Photo credit: Fratelli Cosulich
Published: 5 May, 2026