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Edited by: Theano Krassa

Τhe world’s longest-range
hybrid electric vessel
Glosten has teamed up with Fleetzero to
design what is expected to be the world’s
longest-range hybrid electric vessel.
The project will retrofit an AET-owned
and operated lightering support vessel
with Fleetzero’s plug-in hybrid-electric
propulsion system. Once complete, the
vessel will operate primarily on battery
power, demonstrating the potential of
long-range hybrid-electric propulsion
in commercial shipping. With the vessel
design well underway, we will transition
into detailed engineering in the coming
months.

Τhe world’s first methanol dual-
fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier
Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) suc-
cessfully launched the world’s methanol
dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier on 17
July 2025 at Slipway No. 2 at THI. The
vessel is scheduled to embark on its
maiden voyage in January 2026.
This landmark achievement represents
a significant step forward in THI’s com-
mitment to shaping a more sustaina-
ble future for the maritime industry. By
adopting methanol as a propulsion fuel,
the vessel achieves significant emissions
reductions during operation, cutting car-
bon dioxide by 10%, nitrogen oxides by
80%, and sulphur oxides by 99% com-
pared to conventional vessels. Moreo-
ver, the use of green methanol further
advances the decarbonisation of mari-
time transport, promoting environmen-
tally responsible shipping practices.
The launch ceremony served as a proud

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