Pioneering Methanol
Retrofit Shipping

Methanorms is a groundbreaking project under the Dutch Maritime Masterplan, designed to accelerate the transition to climate-neutral shipping. Led by Fugro, the project focuses on developing and demonstrating safe, cost-effective retrofit solutions that enable existing vessels to operate on green methanol.

Our flagship initiative is the retrofit of the Fugro Galaxy, which will serve as a demonstration vessel for scalable dual-fuel technology. Operating first on 75% methanol and later on 97%, the Galaxy will generate invaluable data for validation and standardization.

Setting international safety standards.

Reducing retrofit costs by up to 40% compared with full engine replacement.

Providing STCW-aligned training for the maritime workforce.

Building a strong Dutch maritime ecosystem prepared for the energy transition.

Join us as we work to make methanol retrofit technology a proven, scalable, and globally recognized solution for sustainable shipping.

key stats

2025-2030

Duration

14 partners

Consortium

Fugro Galaxy

Flagship vessel

88% CO₂-equivalent reduction

Target

€28M total budget

Funding

Core Innovation Pillars

Retrofit Kits & Fuel Injection

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Safety Systems & Bunkering

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Digital Twins & Remote Monitoring

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Human Capital & Regulatory Alignment

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