Analysis of current and future vessel sizes for MCH/Toluene, ammonia, and liquid Hydrogen

Background

• A global engineering consulting firm on behalf of one of the Australian ports, had appointed Drewry to specifically assess the vessel size development across different classes of vessels.

Client Objectives

• The client required Drewry to provide an analysis of the vessel supply that carries specific cargo, such as Methylcyclohexane (MCH)/Toluene, Ammonia, LNG, and Liquid H2;
  

• Furthermore, the client was also interested in the current and future size developments of dry bulk carriers, container ships and liquid bulk vessels, which could visit the Port of Townsville in the near and far term;
  

• To assist the port with a long-term port development plan.

Results, conclusions and recommendations

• The project comprised of two parts. The first covering an analysis of MCH/Toluene, Ammonia (NH3), LNG and Liquid Hydrogen carriers. Meanwhile, the second part consisted of vessel size analysis of container ships, dry bulk, liquid bulk, LPG and LH2 vessels;

• A robust report covering vessel technical specifications, typical trading routes, alternative fuel development and global fleet development.