On May 24 and 25, Zhoushan Changhong International held naming and online delivery ceremonies for the 10,300-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship MSC MARIA RENATA. Built for MSC, the vessel was delivered 159 days ahead of schedule.
The “MSC MARIA RENATA” was jointly developed by CIMC ORIC and Changhong International. It represents a new generation of technologically advanced, eco-friendly 10,000-TEU container ships. The vessel features LNG dual-fuel main engines and generators, along with a high- and low-pressure hybrid gas supply system. It also incorporates cutting-edge designs such as ammonia-ready and methanol-ready capabilities, fully demonstrating the forward-thinking nature of its design and paving the way for a carbon-neutral shipping industry in the future.
In terms of performance, the vessel’s hull form has been optimized to align with the shipowner’s multi-objective operational plan, resulting in key technical features such as high speed and low fuel consumption. The vessel features a twin-island layout and is equipped with the largest Type-C LNG fuel tanks in its class. Whether operating in LNG or fuel oil mode, its range is sufficient to cover a single round trip on routes between China and Europe or China and the United States, providing the shipowner with significant operational flexibility.