Developed to meet the operational requirements of the Port of Klaip\u0117da, the vessel has been designed for flexible operations in shallow waters and local bunkering routes.<\/p>\n
The concept features an 800-metric-tonne green methanol storage capacity and has the potential to supply up to 250,000 metric tonnes of fuel annually, helping accelerate the adoption of low-carbon maritime operations.<\/p>\n
The project marks Western Baltic Engineering\u2019s first vessel concept dedicated exclusively to green methanol bunkering, building on the company\u2019s experience in methanol-ready vessel design and expanding its portfolio of alternative-fuel solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the maritime sector evolves, engineering companies have a responsibility not only to respond to market needs but also to anticipate future challenges,\u201d said Marius Arkusauskas, director at Western Baltic Engineering.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy exploring emerging technologies and alternative fuel applications, we help our partners prepare for the next generation of maritime operations while contributing to a more sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The concept also strengthens the company\u2019s long-standing relationship with the Port of Klaip\u0117da, where it has supported several sustainable maritime initiatives. Among these is the delivery of the 42-metre hydrogen and electric-powered waste collection vessel RASA<\/a>, developed in partnership with Baltic Workboats and Western Baltija Shipbuilding.<\/p>\n