Bureau Veritas introduced it has granted an approval in precept (AIP) to Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for its methanol twin gasoline (DF) system utilized in a 9,000 DWT normal cargo ship.
The integration of the methanol DF system right into a 9,000 DWT ship demonstrates its feasibility for smaller-scale ships, highlighting its adaptability and effectivity as a marine gasoline.
For the aim of the AIP, Bureau Veritas performed a complete evaluation of Sasaki’s methanol dual-fuel system, assessing its compliance with the necessities outlined in BV’s Rule Note NR 670 – Methanol & Ethanol Fueled Ships. NR 670 gives necessities for the association, set up, management and monitoring of equipment, tools and methods utilizing methyl/ethyl alcohol as gasoline to reduce the danger to the ship, its crew, and the atmosphere.
Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive, North Asia and China, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, mentioned, “Bureau Veritas is dedicated to supporting the event and adoption of recent fuels, equivalent to methanol, as a part of our broader mission to drive environmental stewardship and innovation inside the business. The adoption of methanol twin gasoline methods on vessels of this dimension underscores the flexibility and practicality of methanol as a marine gasoline.”
The AIP presentation ceremony was held on March 25, 2024.
