Ship&Offshore | Issue 02/2024
Methanol training
Partnership | Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Green Marine, a Danish consulting service provider that specialises in methanol as marine fuel, are to collaborate on expert training in methanol handling. The move comes as methanol fuel uptake gains ground, both for new ships and engine retrofits. However, LR said that there is still limited operational experience with methanol as a marine fuel, and its use presents challenges for seafarers and shoreside staff. The classification society’s chief commercial officer, Andy McKeran, commented: “This partnership reflects LR and Green Marine’s shared commitment to advancing sustainable solutions in the maritime sector....