A methanol-powered research ship got its official christening on Tuesday and is scheduled for handover to the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Germany this December. “More sustainability in all areas is the order of the day,” said Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s federal minister of Education and Research, who christened the vessel in Berne. The new Uthörn sets standards as the first German seagoing vessel with methanol propulsion.”The AWI describes methanol as a new and largely untested fuel when it comes to shipping. They said the two modified diesel engines used in the Uthörn are based on previous successful models. Antje Boetius, AWI’s director, said the project was an important move towards the use of more sustainable infrastructure when it comes to marine research.

Source: CBC News November 03, 2022 07:37 UTC