In 2020, Proman Stena Bulk Ltd finalised an agreement to build an additional vessel under its joint venture partnership. It’ll be the first of three 49,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers in their joint fleet. The ship, Stena Pro Patria, was finalised in June 2022 and will be joined by its two sister vessels, Stena Pro Mare and Stena Prosperous, in 2023.
The ground-breaking tankers will be benefitting from serval design and technical improvements to optimise energy and fuel efficiency. Each vessel will use 12,500 tonnes per annum of methanol as a marine fuel, significantly reducing emissions in their everyday commercial operations compared to conventional marine fuels. The vessels will be equipped with the latest energy efficiency technology, including continually controlled combustion, optimised tuning, redesigned and aerodynamic hull lines, and an energy shaft generator, reducing fuel consumption and helping to meet strict emissions criteria.
Methanol as fuel is clean-burning, safe to carry and fully biodegradable, which provides a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, eliminates sulphur oxide (SOx) and particular matter completely, and cuts nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 60% compared to traditional marine fuels. Both Stena and Proman are confident that methanol is one of the most viable and low-emission future marine fuels.
The Proman Stena Bulk IMOIIMeMAX is the new methanol powered benchmark for Sustainability operation and swift cargo flexibility. Presently one of the most efficient Eco MR tanker in the world.
Stena Bulk, has today announced that its second methanol-powered newbuild tanker, Stena Pro Marine, has been delivered.
The announcement reaffirms joint venture Proman Stena Bulk’s early commitment to the maritime industry’s low-emission methanol pathway, following delivery of the Stena Pro Patria earlier this month.
In June 2022, Stena Pro Patria, the first methanol-powered newbuild vessel under the joint venture of Stena Bulk and methanol producer Proman, was successfully delivered.
Stena Teknik is proud to have been a part of the development and procurement, as well as the project- and site management of Stena Pro Patria. A significant step forward towards a more sustainable marine industry!