On July 22, Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co Ltd. (DACKS) held a steel cutting ceremony for the first ship in a series of 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel ultra-large container ships tailored for COSCO Shipping Lines.
This 24,000 TEU ultra-large methanol dual-fuel container ship is equipped with an advanced methanol dual-fuel propulsion system. Compared with other green fuels, methanol has obvious advantages in terms of storage and transportation convenience, infrastructure compatibility and carbon reduction potential throughout its life cycle. Using green methanol as fuel, the ship can achieve near-zero carbon emissions.
To promote the efficient implementation of the onboard fuel system, DACKS collaborated with the technical teams of Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) to conduct in-depth research and development. From integrated design to engineering implementation, they overcame a series of technical challenges, including the design and manufacture of large-scale methanol fuel storage tanks, the safe integration of dual-fuel engine systems, and the optimization of the fuel supply system, thus achieving a double improvement in the ship’s environmental protection and performance.
The commencement of construction of this ship marks DACKS’ entry of green methanol dual-fuel ultra-large container ship project into the full construction stage, further consolidating the company’s technological leadership in the field of clean energy ship construction and providing global shipowners with a capacity option that is both economical and environmentally friendly.