SDTR, SDARI and ABS Develop Methanol-Fueled Bulker

On 27 October 2021, an innovative methanol-fueled bulk carrier has been designed in a joint development project (JDP) between ABS, SDTR Marine Pte Ltd (SDTR) and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI).

On 13 December 2021, ABS granted AIP for the project as the world’s first methanol powered dry bulk vessel.

“Continuous innovation to be a greener company is one of SDTR Marine Pte Ltd’s key objectives and goal. As a professional and responsible Dry Bulk owner, we strive to continuously upgrade and innovate our Kamsarmax fleet to improve their energy efficiency to contribute towards the decarbonization of the shipping industry. The joint development of the Methanol-Fueled 85,000 DWT bulker with SDARI and ABS is an important step for SDTR in our process in achieving a zero-carbon fleet in the future,” said Gao Dehui, CEO of SDTR Marine Pte Ltd.