- Groundbreaking Methanol Fuel Technology in TSUNEISHI’s TESS66 Ultramax
- A Greener Future for Shipping: TSUNEISHI’s Latest Bulk Carrier Design
- TSUNEISHI Advances Carbon Neutrality with Innovative Methanol Fuel Tank Technology
On November 22, 2024, TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd., based in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan, announced a groundbreaking achievement with the launch of the world’s first 65,700 metric ton (MT) Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier, the TESS66 AEROLINE. Built at TSUNEISHI’s factory, this state-of-the-art vessel is scheduled for delivery in spring 2025, reports Tsuneishi Group.
Key Features of the TESS66 AEROLINE
- Environmentally Friendly Design: The TESS66 AEROLINE operates on methanol fuel, a clean alternative to traditional heavy oil. This innovation delivers:80% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, a 99% reduction in sulfur oxides (SOx) emissions, 10% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Additionally, when fueled with green methanol, the vessel achieves carbon neutrality, significantly minimising its environmental impact.
- Enhanced Safety and Performance: A large-capacity methanol fuel tank is strategically located on the aft deck to ensure Safety during operations and ease of cargo loading and unloading. Despite the advanced fuel system, the vessel retains the TESS66 series’ hallmark 81,500 m³ cargo hold capacity and 65,700 MT deadweight, offering industry-leading performance in the Ultramax category.
- Fuel Efficiency: The TESS66 AEROLINE is equipped with A fuel-efficient main engine.TSUNEISHI’s proprietary AEROLINE technology is designed to reduce wind resistance and further enhance fuel economy.
A Statement from TSUNEISHI Leadership
Mr. DATE Masatoshi, Managing Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI Shipbuilding and Manager of the TSUNEISHI Factory, expressed pride in the vessel’s launch: “This vessel represents our commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, in line with our medium-term ‘Technology Development Roadmap.’ We’ve leveraged our expertise in pressure tank manufacturing for LPG and LNG carriers to innovate methanol fuel tank production. Moving forward, we will continue to deploy advanced technologies and collaborate with our group companies to support the global decarbonization of the shipbuilding and shipping industry.”
Technologies Developed in Methanol Dual-Fuel Techniques
TSUNEISHI introduces its advanced in-house manufacturing technologies, representing the engineering experience developed from the construction of pressure tanks of LPG carriers and LNG fuel tanks. These latest developments now serve as production for methanol fuel tanks, one of the most important components to enable eco-friendly maritime activities.
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Source: Tsuneishi Group
