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HMM First Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Bunker Bio-Methanol in Shanghai
South Korea’s container line HMM has taken delivery of the first 9,000 TEU methanol-powered container ship HMM Green from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
It will bunker bio-methanol at the port of Shanghai, the company said in a statement on its website on Tuesday.
In February 2023, HMM ordered a total of nine methanol-powered boxships - seven from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and two from HJ Shipbuilding & Construction.
With HMM Green now delivered, the remaining eight vessels are scheduled for delivery by next year.
By running on bio-methanol, HMM Green is expected to cut carbon emissions by up to 65% compared to conventional marine fuels.
HMM has not disclosed the supplier of the bio-methanol that HMM Green will bunker in Shanghai.
The vessel will operate on HMM’s Far East–India–Mediterranean service.
“This new vessel delivery is expected to accelerate HMM’s goal of achieving ‘Net-Zero by 2045. To enhance our competitiveness, we will continue to explore and adopt various fuel options,” an HMM official said.
