Proman Stena Bulk announced the successful launch of Stena Pro Patria, the first of three 49,900-dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers that will be jointly built by the two companies
Stena Pro Patria was launched at Guangzhou Shipyard International – the first Chinese shipyard to build a methanol dual-fuel vessel.
Over the next two years, it will be joined by another five methanol-powered newbuilds: Stena Pro Mare and Stena Prosperous, which join the Proman Stena Bulk joint venture’s (JV) fleet while Provident, Progressive and Promise will solely join Proman.
All vessels will be constructed at Guangzhou Shipyard International and delivered by the end of 2023.
Proman Stena JV said both the JV and Proman vessels will utilise the same vessel design and MAN B&W 6G50ME-C9.6 MW Tier III engines.
Vessels will be equipped with the latest energy efficiency technologies, including continually controlled combustion, optimised tuning, redesigned and aerodynamic hull lines, and an energy shaft generator, reducing fuel consumption and helping to meet strict emissions criteria.
Each vessel will use approximately 12,500 tonnes per annum of ’grey’ methanol, produced from natural gas, as a marine fuel. Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the vessels’ normal commercial operations are expected to be reduced compared with conventional marine fuels. This includes eliminating sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, a 60% reduction in nitrogen oxide and cuts to carbon dioxide emissions.
Construction of Stena Pro Patria will now continue on the water, ahead of sea trials and final delivery to Proman Stena Bulk in Q1 2022.
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