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World’s First Biomethanol-Powered CTV Enters Offshore Wind Service

World’s First Biomethanol-Powered CTV Enters Offshore Wind Service

Marine Insight
World’s First Biomethanol-Powered CTV Enters Offshore Wind Service
M_V Transporter
Image Credits: NYK

Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S) has completed the world’s first crew transfer vessel (CTV) powered entirely by biomethanol.

The vessel, named “Transporter”, was originally a smaller A-class CTV. It has now been converted and upgraded to run on a methanol engine. The company plans to use only biomethanol as fuel-a renewable and clean energy source made from sustainable biomass.

N-O-S is a subsidiary of Northern Offshore Group (NOG), which is part of the NYK Group. It operates crew transfer vessels across the global offshore wind industry.

This conversion project was fully designed and developed by N-O-S. The company said the initiative highlights its commitment to adopting emission-reducing technologies and supporting the offshore wind sector’s move toward cleaner energy.

The company confirmed that it is now operating the world’s first single-fuel biomethanol-powered CTV.

As per N-O-S, the vessel features a seating capacity for 24 people, a length of 25.35 meters, and a beam of 7.6 meters. It also offers a

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