NYK Bulkship takes delivery of methanol-fuelled chemical tanker

The Seymour Sun was built in South Korean Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and will be owned by Singapore-based NYK Bulkship Asia.

PHOTO: The dual-fuel methanol-compatible vessel is equipped with technology to limit nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in line with International Maritime Organisation Tier III NOx emission regulations. NYK Line

The 186-metre chemical tanker with 30,873 mt gross tonnage will be one of two newly built chemical carriers to be chartered by chemicals transporter Waterfront Shipping from NYK Bulkship, which was announced in December 2020.

Waterfront Shipping is owned by Methanex, the world’s largest methanol producer.

It will be capable of running on methanol or heavy fuel oil. When powered by methanol it can reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by adding water to cool the fuel during combustion.

This enables the vessel to comply with International Maritime Organisation Tier III NOx emission regulations, NYK Bulkship says.