Lloyd’s Register, Green Marine explore methanol development
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Green Marine have joined forces to offer
solutions to maritime stakeholders looking to construct, retrofit, and operate
vessels using methanol-as-fuel technology, with a primary emphasis on
training.
According to LR, methanol’s use introduces challenges for seafarers in
terms of upskilling and requires shoreside competencies to ensure safety and
efficient use.
The combination of Green Marine’s practical training and LR’s expertise in
rules, risk assessment, risk management, and human factors is anticipated to
provide comprehensive support, bringing practical value to the industry.
Andy McKeran, Chief Commercial Officer, Lloyd’s Register said: “This
partnership reflects LR and Green Marine’s shared commitment to advancing
sustainable solutions in the maritime sector.
“By leveraging our technical expertise and working collaboratively with
Green Marine, we aim to accelerate the adoption of methanol as a viable and
environmentally friendly fuel source, contributing to a greener and more
sustainable future for the maritime industry.”
Morten Jacobsen, CEO Green Marine, stated: “Green Marine’s
gold-standard methanol training curriculum was created based on practical
knowledge gathered over a decade of experience working with methanol dual fuel
vessels.
“Our certified trainers are captains and chief engineers with first-hand
knowledge of working with methanol as marine fuel and the safe handling of the
same. The Green Marine methanol training curriculum is supplementing baseline
regulatory training requirements with experience-based learnings.
“We provide practical knowledge to support crews in adopting methanol dual
fuel technology and the safe handling of methanol.”
Earlier this year, the City of Yokohama, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) and
Maersk signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of green
methanol bunkering infrastructure at the Port of Yokohama, Japan.
