Japan-based shipbuilder Tsuneishi has highlighted methanol as a future fuel option for its Kamsarmax bulk carrier as deliveries of the design have now exceeded 400 units.
The Kamsarmax is a Panamax-class bulker developed to maximise cargo intake while remaining within the dimensional limits of Kamsar Port in Guinea. The design has achieved wide market adoption, supported by its fuel efficiency and operational flexibility.
Tsuneishi said the vessels are capable of carrying iron ore, coal, grains, and steel products, allowing for broad trading flexibility.
The company also pointed to the emissions reduction potential of methanol. Compared to conventional fuel oil, methanol can cut NOx by up to 80%, SOx by 99%, and CO₂ by around 10%. The use of green methanol could enable net-zero emissions.
The vessels are built at TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc., with a deadweight of about 81,100 mt and an overall length of less than 229 metres.
