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AMS Barging adds methanol-ready tanker Felicitas to Rotterdam fleet

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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AMS Barging christened the 135-metre tanker Felicitas in Rotterdam on October 1, 2026. The vessel has a cargo capacity of approximately 9,000 m³ and was designed to accommodate future modifications for methanol bunkering. This addition increases AMS Barging’s fleet to 17 vessels.

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Why it matters

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The expansion reflects AMS Barging's response to geopolitical shifts and the energy transition reshaping the international bunker market. The company is acquiring vessels that can transport conventional fuels while allowing for future changes in fuel demand, amid growing interest in methanol as a marine fuel.

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Who's involved

  • Igor JansenCo-owner of AMS Barging
  • RotterdamLocation where the new vessel was christened

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Port of Rotterdam AuthoritySpeculative

    The increased demand for future-proof bunkering infrastructure and green fuel handling could signal increased investment needs for the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

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