Alfa Laval FCM Methanol with the Longest Operating Experience

Alfa Laval has received over 100 orders for its low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) FCM Methanol. This achievement reflects the increasing trust shipyards and shipowners have in Alfa Laval’s fuel treatment expertise, even in handling newer fuel alternatives.
 
The maritime industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards decarbonization and methanol has emerged as a preferred alternative fuel for many owners when ordering new vessels. According to the Methanol Institute, over 250 new methanol-capable vessels have been ordered worldwide so far, and methanol is the most contracted alternative fuel type in 2023, highlighting its growing acceptance.

With over 50 years of experience in fuel treatment, Alfa Laval has established the FCM Methanol as a reliable solution for methanol handling. Introduced in 2015, the system has the longest operational experience in the market with over 450,000 running hours at sea.

“Our journey to this point would not be possible without precious partnerships with engine designers, shipyards and great cooperation with shipowners who are precursors in adopting alternative fuels,” says Viktor Friberg, Head of Marine Separation & Fuel Supply Systems, Alfa Laval. ”Together, we will continue to develop fuel treatment solutions for alternative fuels and support the maritime industry’s ambition to meet the climate targets.”
 
Alfa Laval is at its third generation of FCM Methanol and the most recent orders are utilizing the latest generation of this solution. The first vessels equipped with the system are nearing their second dry dock inspections, with the technology demonstrating an exceptional performance track record in terms of safety, reliability, and user-friendliness.

Years of experience have allowed Alfa Laval to build a robust support system around methanol. A global network of fully trained and equipped marine service professionals is in place to secure maximum system uptime for its customers. To ensure efficient operations and maximum engine protection, Alfa Laval has developed specialized service kits for optimized FCM maintenance. Furthermore, to be geographically closer to its global customer base, the production and supply chain have been expanded across Europe and recently China. 

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