Carlotta Cosulich Keel Laying Ceremony

Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy has reached another significant milestone in its newbuilding programme with the keel laying of Carlotta Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard, China. This ceremony marks the formal beginning of the vessel’s physical construction, laying the foundations for the next stage in her development.

Carlotta Cosulich is the third of four sister vessels in Fratelli Cosulich’s new series of methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers, designed to support the maritime industry’s transition towards low-carbon and alternative marine fuels. The keel laying represents a key step in bringing this next-generation bunker tanker closer to completion and delivery.

As with the other bunker vessels in the Group’s fleet, the name Carlotta Cosulich reflects a long-standing tradition rooted in the history of the Cosulich family. This choice once again underlines the importance the Group places on continuity, family values and shared growth.

Designed with a strong focus on operational flexibility, safety and future fuel readiness, Carlotta Cosulich is being built to meet both today’s bunkering requirements and the evolving needs of the alternative fuels market. The vessel will be fitted with a MarineLINE® cargo tank coating, a high-performance solution developed specifically for demanding chemical cargoes, including methanol.

The MarineLINE® coating enhances cargo compatibility, protects the integrity of the cargo tanks, and supports safe, reliable and efficient methanol bunkering operations in line with evolving technical and regulatory requirements. As part of Fratelli Cosulich’s newbuild programme, Carlotta Cosulich demonstrates the Group’s continued commitment to investing in future-ready tonnage and to strengthening its role in enabling the global transition towards cleaner and more sustainable marine energy solutions.