OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP RECOGNISES METHANOL'S RISING POPULARITY AS ALTERNATIVE FUEL OF CHOICE WITH NEW E-LEARNING COURSE

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG), the global leader in maritime Human Capital Management and operational technologies, has launched a pioneering new e-learning title: Methanol Fuel Safety.

As the world looks to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy, methanol has emerged as an increasingly popular option due to its low emissions, production versatility and cost-effectiveness when compared to other alternative fuels. Recent data indicates methanol has overtaken liquified natural gas (LNG) as the preferred alternative fuel for new ships in 2023.

According to the Methanol Institute, there are currently 251 methanol newbuild vessels on the water or in the order book. Well-established technologies also allow for easy conversion of existing marine internal combustion engines to run on methanol.