Fratelli Cosulich adds to methanol-ready bunker tankers orderbook

Italian owner Fratelli Cosulich has firmed up one more methanol-ready chemical bunkering tanker newbuild at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding in China.

The deal covers a 7,999 dwt IMO type 2 bunker vessel, designed to carry a variety of cargoes, including fuel oil, biofuels, and methanol.

Last July, the Genoa-based company booked up to four newbuilds at the yard, with the first vessel in the series delivering in the first half of 2026, after ordering its first methanol dual-fuelled chemical bunker tanker backed by a charter with TFG Marine.

The delivery of the latest newbuild is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 and takes the total number of methanol-ready bunker ships in the company’s fleet to four.

“We strongly believe in a multi-energy future and are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve with the latest developments and technological innovations in the shipping industry. Our team is fully prepared and excited to support the transition to sustainable marine energy,” Fratelli Cosulich said.