TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan) is pleased to announce that TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc. (hereinafter “THI”), its manufacturing base in the Philippines, has successfully delivered the world’s first Methanol Dual-Fuelled KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier on 15 January 2026. At the naming ceremony, the vessel was named “BRAVE PIONEER” by H.E. President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

President Marcos Jr. names SC-443, the world’s first first methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier, M/V Brave Pioneer at West Cebu Estate in Balamban (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office)

Balamban, Cebu — The world’s first methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier has completed all quality, safety, and performance certifications and has commenced its maiden voyage to East Asia—marking the successful delivery of a landmark vessel built in the Philippines.

The Filipino Graphic Designers (FGD) community, in partnership with the Printing Industry Board Foundation, Inc., launches the first-ever Philippine Design Fest 2025 to be held from November 14 to 15 at the Philippine Training Trade Center in Pasay City at 9 am.