Bureau Veritas welcomes first delivery of dual-fuel methanol tanker for Hafnia and Socatra Home News Bureau Veritas welcomes first delivery of dual-fuel methanol tanker for Hafnia and Socatra Mar. 11 2025 LinkedIn Twitter Facebook share Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) is delighted to celebrate the recent delivery of the “ECOMAR GASCOGNE.” This is the first of four newbuild dual-fuel methanol chemical IMO II medium-range (MR) tankers built at Guangzhou Shipyard International for owner Socatra and its joint-venture partner Hafnia.Two more are scheduled for delivery later this year, with the fourth and final vessel expected in 2026. Since these vessels are dual-fuel, they can run on both conventional fuels and methanol. These ships will be able to lower their emissions, as the production of green methanol increases. Green methanol can cut CO2 emissions and also significantly reduces nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxide and particulate matter emission levels.At BV, we are actively supporting the development of low-carbon alternative fuels, including methanol dual-fuel. Our work includes assessing their technical feasibility and safety profile. Through research and collaboration with key stakeholders, we are working to de-risk innovative technologies to enable their safe adoption in the maritime industry’s transition to lower-carbon energy. Image David Barrow Senior Vice President, Western Europe and Americas (WEA) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore The ECOMAR GASCOGNE symbolizes our commitment to advancing sustainability and to decarbonizing the maritime industry. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with Socatra and Hafnia as we work with the entire sector to support the adoption of alternative fuels.