On March 30, Dalian COSCO Shipping Kawasaki’s first 24,000-TEU methanol-fueled container ship reached a key construction milestone—the methanol tank sections were successfully installed three days ahead of schedule.
As the core structure supporting the ship’s green propulsion system, the methanol tank section is characterized by its unique design, high installation complexity, significant risks, and stringent precision requirements, making it a key challenge in the ship’s overall installation process.
In advancing the construction of methanol tank sections, the shipyard innovatively applied a process of pre-installing cargo hold rails, moving the rail installation—which was originally scheduled for the dry dock phase—to the section-building stage. This not only effectively avoids the heat damage commonly associated with secondary painting in traditional processes but also significantly reduces the volume of high-altitude work and interference from operational congestion during the drydock phase. It further optimizes the overall workflow and provides critical support for meeting project milestones ahead of schedule.
Moving forward, Dalian COSCO Shipping Kawasaki will continue to deepen its research and development of green shipbuilding technologies. With greater efficiency and higher quality, the company will deliver the in-dock outfitting and subsequent construction of the first 24,000-TEU dual-fuel container ship, striving to build world-leading green and smart vessels to the shipowner.