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(Head Office: Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is pleased to announce that TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc. (hereinafter \u201cTHI\u201d), its manufacturing base in the Philippines, has successfully delivered the world\u2019s first Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier on 15 January 2026. At the naming ceremony, the vessel was named \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d by H.E. President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Photo-2: H.E. President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attending the naming ceremony This milestone marks a significant step forward in THI\u2019s efforts to advance sustainable shipbuilding and support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. By adopting methanol as a propulsion fuel, the vessel achieves a reduction of approximately 10% in carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) emissions, 80% in nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 99% in sulphur oxide (SOx) during operations compared with conventional vessels. The use of green methanol further enhances the vessel\u2019s potential to reduce environmental impact and promote environmentally responsible shipping. The KAMSARMAX design is renowned for its high versatility. The vessel features both a shallow draft and low air draft, enabling access to a wide range of ports worldwide. With a length of 229 metres, the vessel is also capable of entering Kamsar Port in the Republic of Guinea. Message from the President Mr OKUMURA Sachio, Representative Director, President &amp; Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have completed and delivered the world\u2019s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier at THI. This achievement is the culmination of many years of design expertise, shipbuilding technology and collective efforts of the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment. Decarbonisation will become an ever more critical issue for the maritime industry in the years ahead. Realising the construction of methanol dual-fuelled vessels at our overseas base represents an important step towards establishing mass-production capabilities for environmentally advanced vessels, and strengthens our ability to respond flexibly and swiftly to the evolving needs of our global customer. Looking ahead, the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment will continue to place the highest priority on safety and quality. Through the development and construction of next-generation fuel vessels, we will contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society, while also maintaining our strong commitment to human resource development and communities that support our overseas bases.\u201d Photo-3: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Photo-4: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Related information \u00b7 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING\u2019s Philippine Base Takes on a New Challenge with the World\u2019s First Methanol-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/04\/27233\/ \u00b7 TSUNEISHI-Cebu Launched the World\u2019s First Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/07\/28197\/ \u25a0 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. 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The use of green methanol further enhances the vessel\u2019s potential to reduce environmental impact and promote environmentally responsible shipping. The KAMSARMAX design is renowned for its high versatility. The vessel features both a shallow draft and low air draft, enabling access to a wide range of ports worldwide. With a length of 229 metres, the vessel is also capable of entering Kamsar Port in the Republic of Guinea. Message from the President Mr OKUMURA Sachio, Representative Director, President &amp; Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have completed and delivered the world\u2019s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier at THI. This achievement is the culmination of many years of design expertise, shipbuilding technology and collective efforts of the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment. Decarbonisation will become an ever more critical issue for the maritime industry in the years ahead. Realising the construction of methanol dual-fuelled vessels at our overseas base represents an important step towards establishing mass-production capabilities for environmentally advanced vessels, and strengthens our ability to respond flexibly and swiftly to the evolving needs of our global customer. Looking ahead, the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment will continue to place the highest priority on safety and quality. Through the development and construction of next-generation fuel vessels, we will contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society, while also maintaining our strong commitment to human resource development and communities that support our overseas bases.\u201d Photo-3: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Photo-4: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Related information \u00b7 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING\u2019s Philippine Base Takes on a New Challenge with the World\u2019s First Methanol-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/04\/27233\/ \u00b7 TSUNEISHI-Cebu Launched the World\u2019s First Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/07\/28197\/ \u25a0 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. 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(Head Office: Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is pleased to announce that TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc. (hereinafter \u201cTHI\u201d), its manufacturing base in the Philippines, has successfully delivered the world\u2019s first Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier on 15 January 2026. At the naming ceremony, the vessel was named \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d by H.E. President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Photo-2: H.E. President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attending the naming ceremony This milestone marks a significant step forward in THI\u2019s efforts to advance sustainable shipbuilding and support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. By adopting methanol as a propulsion fuel, the vessel achieves a reduction of approximately 10% in carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) emissions, 80% in nitrogen oxides (NOx), and 99% in sulphur oxide (SOx) during operations compared with conventional vessels. The use of green methanol further enhances the vessel\u2019s potential to reduce environmental impact and promote environmentally responsible shipping. The KAMSARMAX design is renowned for its high versatility. The vessel features both a shallow draft and low air draft, enabling access to a wide range of ports worldwide. With a length of 229 metres, the vessel is also capable of entering Kamsar Port in the Republic of Guinea. Message from the President Mr OKUMURA Sachio, Representative Director, President &amp; Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have completed and delivered the world\u2019s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier at THI. This achievement is the culmination of many years of design expertise, shipbuilding technology and collective efforts of the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment. Decarbonisation will become an ever more critical issue for the maritime industry in the years ahead. Realising the construction of methanol dual-fuelled vessels at our overseas base represents an important step towards establishing mass-production capabilities for environmentally advanced vessels, and strengthens our ability to respond flexibly and swiftly to the evolving needs of our global customer. Looking ahead, the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment will continue to place the highest priority on safety and quality. Through the development and construction of next-generation fuel vessels, we will contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society, while also maintaining our strong commitment to human resource development and communities that support our overseas bases.\u201d Photo-3: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Photo-4: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Related information \u00b7 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING\u2019s Philippine Base Takes on a New Challenge with the World\u2019s First Methanol-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/04\/27233\/ \u00b7 TSUNEISHI-Cebu Launched the World\u2019s First Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/07\/28197\/ \u25a0 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. 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Message from the President Mr OKUMURA Sachio, Representative Director, President & Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have completed and delivered the world\u2019s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier at THI. This achievement is the culmination of many years of design expertise, shipbuilding technology and collective efforts of the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment. Decarbonisation will become an ever more critical issue for the maritime industry in the years ahead. Realising the construction of methanol dual-fuelled vessels at our overseas base represents an important step towards establishing mass-production capabilities for environmentally advanced vessels, and strengthens our ability to respond flexibly and swiftly to the evolving needs of our global customer. Looking ahead, the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment will continue to place the highest priority on safety and quality. 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Message from the President Mr OKUMURA Sachio, Representative Director, President &amp; Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have completed and delivered the world\u2019s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier at THI. This achievement is the culmination of many years of design expertise, shipbuilding technology and collective efforts of the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment. Decarbonisation will become an ever more critical issue for the maritime industry in the years ahead. Realising the construction of methanol dual-fuelled vessels at our overseas base represents an important step towards establishing mass-production capabilities for environmentally advanced vessels, and strengthens our ability to respond flexibly and swiftly to the evolving needs of our global customer. Looking ahead, the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment will continue to place the highest priority on safety and quality. Through the development and construction of next-generation fuel vessels, we will contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society, while also maintaining our strong commitment to human resource development and communities that support our overseas bases.\u201d Photo-3: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Photo-4: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Related information \u00b7 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING\u2019s Philippine Base Takes on a New Challenge with the World\u2019s First Methanol-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/04\/27233\/ \u00b7 TSUNEISHI-Cebu Launched the World\u2019s First Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/07\/28197\/ \u25a0 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. 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The use of green methanol further enhances the vessel\u2019s potential to reduce environmental impact and promote environmentally responsible shipping. The KAMSARMAX design is renowned for its high versatility. The vessel features both a shallow draft and low air draft, enabling access to a wide range of ports worldwide. With a length of 229 metres, the vessel is also capable of entering Kamsar Port in the Republic of Guinea. Message from the President Mr OKUMURA Sachio, Representative Director, President &amp; Executive Officer of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. commented: \u201cWe are extremely proud to have completed and delivered the world\u2019s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier at THI. This achievement is the culmination of many years of design expertise, shipbuilding technology and collective efforts of the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment. Decarbonisation will become an ever more critical issue for the maritime industry in the years ahead. Realising the construction of methanol dual-fuelled vessels at our overseas base represents an important step towards establishing mass-production capabilities for environmentally advanced vessels, and strengthens our ability to respond flexibly and swiftly to the evolving needs of our global customer. Looking ahead, the TSUNEISHI Group\u2019s Shipbuilding Segment will continue to place the highest priority on safety and quality. Through the development and construction of next-generation fuel vessels, we will contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society, while also maintaining our strong commitment to human resource development and communities that support our overseas bases.\u201d Photo-3: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Photo-4: Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier \u201cBRAVE PIONEER\u201d Related information \u00b7 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING\u2019s Philippine Base Takes on a New Challenge with the World\u2019s First Methanol-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/04\/27233\/ \u00b7 TSUNEISHI-Cebu Launched the World\u2019s First Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX https:\/\/www.tsuneishi-g.jp\/english\/news\/press\/2025\/07\/28197\/ \u25a0 TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING (HQ: 1083 Tsuneishi, Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) engages in shipbuilding and repairs, and is the anchor company of the TSUNEISHI Group, which conducts business mainly in the shipbuilding industry and maritime transport. With manufacturing bases in Japan (Tsuneishi Factory, the HQ), Philippines, and China, the company builds bulk carriers, container carriers, tankers, etc. Company info: https:\/\/www.tsuneishi.co.jp\/english\/ Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: OKUMURA Sachio Business: Shipbuilding and repair Founded: July 1917 (Taisho 6) Capital: 100 million yen Employees: 847 (as of 1st January 2026) Headquarters: Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan (Main Factory) Shipbuilding Business Affiliates: TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc. (Cebu, Philippines) http:\/\/www.thici.com\/ TSUNEISHI GROUP (ZHOUSHAN) SHIPBUILDING INC. (Zhejiang, China) https:\/\/www.tsuneishi.co.jp\/tzs\/english\/ TSUNEISHI IRON WORKS Co., Ltd. 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