ESL: Next-gen green methanol-powered vessel project is on track

The project for next-generation methanol-powered vessels, currently under the project name Green Handy, is progressing as scheduled behind the scenes, Finland-based shipowner ESL Shipping revealed.

Model tests have been carried out at the SSPA facility in Gothenburg to confirm that the vessel’s performance aligns with calculations.

“The results not only confirmed but also slightly exceeded our performance targets. The tests provided valuable insights into the hull’s behaviour,”Janne Eklöf, Technical Director at ESL Shipping, commented.

Saila Piipari, previously the site supervisor for the Green Coaster project, has joined the Green Handy project and works in the office before heading to China to oversee construction at the shipyard.

Before any steel is cut for the new vessels, extensive preparations are needed after signing a building contract. This includes plan approval and finalizing the list of all main suppliers for the vessel, including engines, the hybrid system, and cargo cranes.

“The design work is progressing well, and we are working closely with Deltamarin and the shipyard to ensure that the final design meets our requirements,” Technical Superintendent Piipari said.

“Our success