On October 28, Zhoushan Tsuneishi Shipbuilding successfully delivered its first methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax-type bulk carrier.
This bulk carrier features a dual-fuel configuration, allowing it to use methanol in addition to conventional fuels. When powered by methanol, the vessel can reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by up to approximately 80%, sulfur oxides (SOx) by up to 99%, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) by up to approximately 10% compared to using heavy fuel oil.
The KAMSARMAX bulk carrier is a core vessel type developed independently by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, with over 400 vessels delivered to date.
In January 2026, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding’s Philippine facility completed the world’s first methanol dual-fuel KAMSARMAX bulk carrier. Having previously built four methanol dual-fuel 5,900 TEU container ships, Zhoushan Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has now successfully constructed this bulk carrier—a milestone that marks another significant step forward in the shipyard’s efforts to establish a system for the serial production of eco-friendly vessels.