PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS COMPLETES FIRST METHANOL BUNKERING OPERATION
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PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS COMPLETES FIRST METHANOL BUNKERING OPERATION
PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS COMPLETES FIRST METHANOL BUNKERING OPERATION
ISKANDAR PUTERI, 25 November 2024 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has successfully completed the first methanol bunkering operation for a Maersk dual-fuel methanol container vessel recently.
The container vessel, named Antonia Maersk, is the third in a series of 18 large dual-fuel newbuilds by the Danish shipping giant, capable of sailing on reduced emission methanol.
PTP’s Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, highlighted that this milestone marks PTP’s first-ever ship-to-containership methanol bunkering operation.
“This step is pivotal in PTP’s mission to deliver top-quality services to our customers and solidify our position as a preferred port of choice in the region. This successful methanol bunkering operation demonstrates PTP’s readiness and capability to handle alternative marine fuels, paving the way for future trials and pilots of diverse and emerging fuel solutions,” he said.
PTP’s CEO, Mark Hardiman commended the collaboration among PTP, Maersk and the Malaysian Government, which sets a promising standard for future partnerships on infrastructure development, fuel bunkering capabilities and knowledge sharing.
“In preparation for this methanol bunkering operation, PTP worked closely with Maersk, Maersk Oil Trading, Malaysia Marine Department, Johor Port Authority, and various government agencies. Together, we conducted tabletop exercises and workshops, establishing rigorous safety procedures through comprehensive operational and risk assessments, modelling and validation; leading up to the deployment exercise.”
“This development underscores PTP’s dedication to safety and customer satisfaction, enabling us to offer shippers and consignees reliable, timely services through enhanced terminal efficiency and expanded capacity,” he said.
This year, PTP has achieved a significant milestone by consistently maintaining the performance of handling over one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) for six consecutive months, from May to October 2024. Notably, on 22 September 2024, PTP surpassed its previous record with an exceptional 14,036 quayside moves within a single 12-hour shift.
Additionally, PTP has been recognised as the fifth most efficient container port in the world, according to The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023. The port currently ranks 15th among the world’s top container ports in terms of volume throughput.
Photo caption: Antonia Maersk, a dual-fuel methanol-enabled container vessel, was successfully refuelled at Port of Tanjung Pelepas, marking the first successful methanol bunkering operation.
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