Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) announced the delivery of the ECOMAR GASCOGNE, the first of four newbuild dual-fuel methanol chemical IMO II medium-range (MR) tankers constructed at Guangzhou Shipyard International for Socatra and its joint-venture partner Hafnia.
Two additional vessels are scheduled for delivery later in 2025, with the fourth expected in 2026, according to the company’s release.
These dual-fuel vessels can operate on both conventional fuels and methanol, enabling reduced emissions as green methanol production increases, which can lower CO2 emissions , nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and particulate matter.
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) is a global classification society headquartered in Paris, France. BV M&O provides certification and safety verification services for ships and offshore units, supporting maritime decarbonization efforts.
Hafnia, based in Singapore, is a global tanker operator with a fleet of over 200 vessels, focusing on sustainable shipping solutions including dual-fuel methanol and LNG tankers.
France-based shipping company founded in 1977, Socatra operates a fleet of 14 vessels, including chemical tankers.