Fratelli Cosulich has taken delivery of its second bunker tanker capable of being converted to methanol propulsion, according to Ship & Bunker.
The IMO type 2 tanker, named Lucia Cosulich, is the second of four methanol-ready bunker tankers currently being built for the global marine fuels supplier, Ship & Bunker reports, citing a statement from the company. The publication noted that it had previously reported on the vessel’s launch back in May.
Fleet Renewal With Fuel Flexibility in Mind
According to Ship & Bunker, Fratelli Cosulich described the delivery as part of a broader push to modernize its bunker fleet. The company said, as quoted by Ship & Bunker, that the newbuild program is “designed to support current operations and future fuel requirements with a focus on reliability, safety and fuel flexibility.”
Fratelli Cosulich also credited the collaborative effort behind the project, stating that the delivery “reflects the collaboration between the project team, shipyard partners and all parties involved throughout the construction and completion process,” Ship & Bunker reported.
No further technical specifications, delivery timelines for the remaining two vessels, or details on the shipyard involved were included in the original report.
Does This Matter to You?
The addition of methanol-ready bunker tankers to Fratelli Cosulich’s fleet reflects a broader industry trend toward fuel flexibility as shipping navigates the transition toward alternative fuels. Vessels capable of conversion to methanol propulsion, while continuing conventional operations in the near term, offer suppliers a hedge against uncertain fuel demand trajectories.
For those monitoring the availability and reliability of bunker delivery infrastructure, developments in the supply fleet itself, such as this delivery, provide insight into how physical distribution capacity is evolving alongside fuel-type diversification. The source material does not specify which regions or ports the new tanker will serve, nor does it provide a timeline for the delivery of the remaining vessels in the four-ship series.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
