BSM Expands Experience in Alternative-Fuel Operations with Maersk Torino

Managing alternative-fuel vessels requires specialised technical competence, rigorous safety management and close coordination between onboard personnel and shore-based teams. As a fuel, Methanol offers several practical advantages over other alternative fuels. Being a liquid at ambient temperature and pressure, it eliminates the need for the complex cryogenic storage systems required for LNG, while also avoiding the extreme toxicity and handling challenges associated with ammonia. Furthermore, methanol is highly water-soluble and biodegradable. In the unlikely event of a spill, it disperses rapidly in seawater, posing substantially lower environmental risk than conventional oil-based fuels.

The addition of another methanol-fueled dual-fuel vessel to BSM's managed fleet further strengthens our position as a trusted ship management partner for the maritime energy transition. It reinforces our capability to safely manage advanced alternative-fuel vessels while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

The successful takeover of Maersk Torino was made possible through the dedication, professionalism and expertise of all teams involved. The collaborative efforts ensured a seamless progression in creating a strong foundation for the vessel's continued safe and efficient operation.