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Japan completes methanol-fueled chemical tanker

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English editorial record · renofaro

Key points

  • Kokuka Sangyo took delivery of the 1,223-dwt Kokuryu Maru, its first dedicated methanol-fueled chemical tanker, which completed its first methanol bunkering on Sept.
  • 24 at Kinoe Port in Hiroshima Prefecture.
  • Mitsubishi Gas Chemical will charter the vessel, which will primarily transport methanol on domestic routes and also serve as a methanol bunkering ship.

Summary

Kokuka Sangyo took delivery of the 1,223-dwt Kokuryu Maru, its first dedicated methanol-fueled chemical tanker, which completed its first methanol bunkering on Sept. 24 at Kinoe Port in Hiroshima Prefecture. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical will charter the vessel, which will primarily transport methanol on domestic routes and also serve as a methanol bunkering ship.

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