The 49,990dwt methanolpowered tanker Stena Pro Patria is to be followed by five sisterships, all built by China’s Guangzhou Shipyard
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A joint venture formed by global methanol producer Proman and tanker operator Stena Bulk has taken delivery of its first methanolpowered newbuild, the 49,990dwt Stena Pro Patria, from China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International. The 186m by 32m tanker, expected to consume approximately 12,500 tonnes of methanol marine fuel annually, is being followed by sister ships Stena Pro Marine and Stena Promise this year and by three more sisterships next year.