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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. (MGC) has announced the delivery of a next-generation, dual-fuel methanol carrier from HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. The vessel, chartered on a long-term basis from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), was officially handed over on May 30. A naming ceremony for the ship was held a week earlier, on May 23, at the shipyard, where MGC Chairman Masashi Fujii christened the vessel Kohzan Maru VII.

The vessel, which has a deadweight tonnage of 47,960, is equipped with a Hyundai-Man B&W 6G50ME-C9.6-LGIM electronically controlled, two-stroke engine capable of operating on dual fuels. One of the two fuels is methanol, which is widely regarded as a promising next-generation marine fuel due to its potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Methanol offers advantages such as lower sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions compared to conventional marine fuels, making it an increasingly attractive option for cleaner shipping.

Kohzan Maru VII holds the distinction of being Japan鈥檚 first ocean-going, dual-fuel methanol carrier to be chartered long term by a domestic shipper. The vessel represents a major milestone in the decarbonization of marine transport and underscores the commitment of both MGC and MOL to environmentally sustainable operations.

This delivery marks the latest development in a longstanding collaboration between MGC and MOL. The two companies first introduced the Kohzan Maru in 1983, which was Japan鈥檚 first methanol-dedicated cargo vessel. Since then, they have built decades of experience and expertise in the safe and efficient transport of methanol by sea. That legacy of innovation and operational excellence has now culminated in the introduction of the Kohzan Maru VII, which is designed to meet the growing demand for low-carbon marine transport solutions.

MGC plans to use the vessel to transport methanol derived from renewable resources, including bio-methanol, which it increasingly handles. The company has been working to expand the use of environmentally friendly raw materials in its chemical production and transportation processes. The new vessel鈥檚 advanced dual-fuel capabilities will play a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of methanol logistics.

MOL and MGC continue to focus on innovation and leadership in the shipping industry. By deploying the Kohzan Maru VII, they aim to contribute to the global push toward carbon neutrality and to offer practical, sustainable solutions in marine logistics.

The delivery of this advanced vessel further solidifies their joint efforts to create a cleaner, more responsible maritime transport system aligned with international environmental standards and industry expectations.