Fratelli Cosulich orders another methanol-ready bunker tanker from Chinese shipyard

Fratelli Cosulich Group on Monday (20 January) said it has placed an order for another methanol-ready chemical bunkering tanker with Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding.

The 7,999 dwt IMO Type II chemical bunkering tanker is designed to carry fuel oil, biofuels up to B100, and methanol.

“The delivery of this methanol-ready vessel is scheduled for Q4 2026,” it said in a statement. 

With this latest order, the total number of methanol-ready barges in the company’s fleet will increase to four.

“We strongly believe in a multi-energy future and are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve with the latest developments and technological innovations in the shipping industry,” it added. 

Manifold Times previously reported Fratelli Cosulich placing an order for two advanced methanol-ready chemical bunkering tankers with the same shipbuilder.

The company ordered its first methanol dual-fuelled chemical bunker tanker on 15 December 2023.  The vessel will be delivered in the last quarter of 2025 and will be located at the Port of Singapore under a contract with global commodities trader Trafigura.

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Published: 21 January, 2025