Italy's Fratelli Cosulich Holds Naming Ceremony for Second Methanol Bunker Vessel in Taizhou, China

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Italian shipping group Fratelli Cosulich held the naming ceremony for the Lucia Cosulich on May 2, 2026, at the Fengye Shipyard in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The vessel is the second in a series of four methanol-ready IMO Type II bunker vessels, with the naming taking place just two months after the launch of the first vessel in the series, marking the vessel's entry into the final stage before completion and delivery.

The Lucia Cosulich is part of the fleet building program of Fratelli Cosulich's Marine Energy division. It was designed from the outset with methanol compatibility while retaining the flexibility to operate under current market conditions. The tanker is equipped with a phenolic epoxy cargo tank coating, and its system design supports future fuel integration to meet evolving operational and regulatory requirements.

Fratelli Cosulich is headquartered in Italy, with operations covering marine energy, shipping, and logistics services. Its Marine Energy division is responsible for bunkering and marine fuel supply operations. Taizhou Fengye Shipyard, located in Zhejiang, China, specializes in the construction of specialized merchant vessels such as tankers.

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