Lateral Naval Architects has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS for its new design of a methanol-fueled, 70m superyacht.
Lateral’s design focuses on reducing carbon emissions by utilising alternative fuels, specifically green methanol. The ABS Requirements for Methanol and Ethanol Fueled Vessels were used to review the design and award the AIP.
Daniele Bottino, ABS Manager, Business Development, Yacht Sector Lead, said: “ABS is proud to collaborate with forward-looking companies like Lateral Naval who continuously explore and promote innovative solutions for their clients. This superyacht design promises to capitalise on the experience gained from commercial vessels utilising methanol to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.”
Simon Brealey, Chief Mechanical Engineer, Lateral Naval Architects said: “It’s fantastic to have the support of ABS as we develop the energy transition platform. ABS has great experience in working on methanol projects and we appreciate their help in ensuring that our interpretation of the methanol fuel requirements is correct.”
