World’s first barge-to-ship methanol bunkering carried out by NYK
Japan’s NYK Line says Takaroa Sun’s methanol bunkering was carried out in Rotterdam in cooperation with Waterfront Shipping.
NYK Line has completed what is says is the world’s first barge-to-ship bunkering. The Operator said its 2019-built, 50,000-dwt chemical tanker Takaroa Sun took on the green fuel at Rotterdam on 10th May in a project led by the charterer, Waterfront Shipping.
“Methanol is expected to be one of the next-generation fuels for future ships that will have a low environmental impact,” the Japanese group said.
“By conducting risk assessments and providing technical support for barge-to-ship methanol fuel bunkering, the NYK Group is contributing to the ability to safely supply methanol fuel to the vessels of the future,” the company added.
The bunkering was also supported by the Port of Rotterdam, tank terminals group Royal Vopak, and TankMatch.
