Anna Cosulich Launching Ceremony
On 4 February, the launching ceremony of Anna Cosulich took place at the Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China, marking an important moment in the life of the vessel and in the ongoing evolution of Fratelli Cosulich’s bunker fleet.
Shared with partners, stakeholders and the project team, the event celebrated the vessel’s transition from construction to her first encounter with the water — a symbolic step on the path towards operational readiness.
The ceremony was honoured by Giovanna Cibin, Managing Director of Express Global Hong Kong, who served as the Godmother of Anna Cosulich. With the traditional cutting of the ceremonial ribbon, she officially released the vessel into the water, marking a proud and meaningful moment that reflects the collective commitment and expertise behind the project.
Anna Cosulich is the first of four sister vessels in Cosulich Marine Energy’s new generation of methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers, developed as part of the Group’s fleet expansion programme. Her launch represents a key milestone in strengthening the Group’s in-house capabilities and in supporting the maritime industry’s growing demand for alternative marine fuels.
As with the other vessels in the Group’s fleet, Anna Cosulich carries a name deeply rooted in the history and values of the Cosulich family — a tradition that reflects a strong connection to the Group’s origins and its belief that continuity and growth are built on solid human foundations.
Designed with a strong focus on safety, operational efficiency and future fuel readiness, the vessel will be fitted with a MarineLINE® cargo tank coating. This high-performance solution ensures enhanced protection for demanding chemical cargoes, including methanol, while supporting safe, reliable and efficient bunkering operations in line with evolving regulatory and technical requirements.
Conceived as a methanol-ready bunker tanker from the earliest design stages, Anna Cosulich has been engineered to facilitate a future transition to methanol operations. As the first vessel of this four-ship series to be launched, she sets the technical and operational benchmark for the remaining sister vessels, reaffirming the Group’s long-term commitment to investing in future-ready tonnage and sustainable marine energy solutions.
Watch the video of this incredible event here.