BV grants approval for methanol dual-fuel systems on smaller ships

Bureau Veritas (BV) has given the green light to Japan’s Sasaki Shipbuilding for its methanol dual fuel system integrated in a 9,000 DWT general cargo ship, expanding the potential for methanol to be used as a marine fuel in smaller ships.

PHOTO: Model image of methanol dual fuel system in a 9,000 DWT general cargo ship. Bureau Veritas

This approval shows that methanol can be used as a marine fuel in different types of ships, even though similar systems are already used for bigger ships.

“Sasaki Shipbuilding, specialising in the construction of small and medium-sized vessels, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to developing ships that utilise new fuels, aligning with the industry's sustainability goals,” the company said in a statement.

BV's review of Sasaki's methanol dual-fuel system ensures compliance with stringent requirements outlined in the BV’s rule book for methanol and ethanol fueled ships. BV has fixed standards to minimise risks to the ship, crew, and the environment when using methanol as marine fuel.

By Debarati Bhattacharjee

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