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running on both methanol and diesel. construction at the PIM Shipyard (Piombino Industrie Figure 3 - SG116
The project will therefore lead the innovation of future Marittime) under surveillance and classification by the METHANOL
ships that will operate using methanol as a fuel RINA (Italian Naval Register) and can accommodate 13 CARRIER - side view
touching various Italian ports and will be able to be crew members in unlimited international navigation
refueled thanks to a unit dedicated to this service. with maximum speeds around 11.5 knots.
The ship will be classified as a double-hulled IMO II The SG116 stands out for its innovative design and the
Chemical Oil Tanker, i.e. capable of carrying products adoption of advanced technologies aimed at minimizing
with flash points below 60°C, the main one being environmental impact.
methanol. The focal point of the project is a diesel-electric
Her design has the following main characteristics: propulsion system powered by dual-fuel generators
length 91.30 m, width 16.0 m overall, with a capable of running on both methanol and diesel. This
construction height of 7.80 m for a capacity of 5,000 t configuration ensures operational flexibility and a
of product (Figure 3). significant reduction in CO emissions (Figure 4).
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The ship will fly the Italian/ EU flag, and is under E-Methanol offers a double advantage as a fuel:

Figure 4 - SG116
METHANOL
CARRIER - propulsion
system philosophy

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