Chinese equipment provider Headway Technology Group has been awarded a contract to supply methanol fuel supply systems for dual-fuel bulk carriers owned by Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group). The company will provide its equipment for 4+6 vessels, which are 89,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers.
The vessels will be powered by MAN B&W 6S60ME-C10.5-LGIM-EGRBP engines and will be built at Wuhu Shipyard with Headway’s OceanGuard methanol fuel supply systems. The contract includes core modules such as bunkering and transfer systems, methanol fuel treatment units, nitrogen systems, and control and security systems.
Headway Technology describes OceanGuard as the first domestic mature solution for a methanol fuel supply system, successfully tested for large marine dual-fuel engines. The company has also partnered with Italy’s Fratelli Cosulich to provide a methanol fuel supply system for a 7,990 DWT methanol dual-fuel tanker. This tanker will utilize MAN 21/31DF-M generators as the main propulsion power and will be the world’s first vessel of its kind.
The first four vessels in this series are currently under construction and are expected to be delivered between 2025 and 2026. Headway intends to focus on low-carbon shipping trends and ship intelligence in the future, aiming to provide green solutions for its partners in the industry.
In summary, Headway Technology Group has secured a contract to provide methanol fuel supply systems for several bulk carriers owned by Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group). The company’s equipment is designed to meet the needs of large marine dual-fuel engines and has been successfully tested in domestic waters. Additionally, Headway has partnered with Italy’s Fratelli Cosulich to provide a similar system for a new vessel scheduled for delivery in late 2025.
As the demand for sustainable shipping solutions continues to grow, companies like Headway Technology Group are well positioned to capitalize on this trend. By focusing on low-carbon shipping trends and providing innovative solutions that meet the needs of modern ships, Headway is likely to remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry in years to come.