Shipowners and operators across US ports that are evaluating methanol as a marine fuel now have access to a fully operational bunkering capability from World Fuel Services and West Coast Clean Fuels that includes US Coast Guard-approved procedures alongside trained personnel and purpose-built equipment.
The companies have successfully completed an over-the-water methanol bunker fuel delivery in South Florida, demonstrating a safe, scalable and regulatory-compliant solution ready for deployment nationwide.
West Coast Clean Fuels is currently the only operator in the USA whose truck-to-ship methanol bunkering procedures have been approved by the US Coast Guard, and its infrastructure is designed for rapid deployment to additional ports on demand.
The capability is the result of years of development, including comprehensive risk assessments, the development of operational and emergency response procedures, equipment procurement, and personnel training.
“Our procedures didn’t just meet regulatory requirements – they helped shape them,” said Matt Campbell, technical manager, West Coast Clean Fuels. “The US Coast Guard’s recent guidance reflects the operation we’ve developed. Bringing that collaborative work to life with World Fuel is exactly the kind of milestone that demonstrates we are ready to deliver methanol bunkering across US ports.”
“World Fuel’s established global marine fuel platform allows us to deliver and transact methanol bunkering solutions efficiently and reliably to customers,” said Brad Hurwitz, senior vice president, supply and trading, World Fuel. “Shipowners and operators evaluating methanol as a marine fuel require both technical expertise and marine fuel delivery experience. This enhanced capability of World Fuel with West Coast Clean Fuels provides customers practical turnkey access to integrate methanol into existing fueling strategies.”
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