The 9,000-TEU methanol-dual-fuel container ship “MAERSK TUNIS,” built by New Yangzi Shipbuilding—a subsidiary of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding—for the shipowner Lepta, was delivered and entered service on November 5. The delivery was completed via electronic signature on November 4.
The vessel has an overall length of 274 meters, a beam of 45.6 meters, a draft of 24.2 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of approximately 114,000 metric tons. It is classified by ClassNK (NK). This vessel is the first of a series of two 9,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships being built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the owner Lepta. Construction work commenced in late October 2025, and sea trials were successfully completed in mid-October 2026, with all test results meeting design requirements.
It is reported that this series of vessels has secured a long-term charter with the world-renowned shipping company Maersk (MAERSK) and will officially enter service in the international container shipping market upon delivery.