FSN 26-02 METHANOL BUNKERING - EMERGING DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL GAPS - SGMF

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FSN 26-02 METHANOL BUNKERING – EMERGING DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL GAPS

02/06/2026 - By Emma Casey Created 3 months ago

Recent feedback from members, regulators and wider industry stakeholders has highlighted concerns arising during bunkering operations methanol-fuelled vessels, as well as during risk assessment and approval engagements with competent authorities. While no single event has resulted in significant consequences, these early experiences highlight credible risk scenarios and potential vulnerabilities during methanol bunkering operations.

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