China: First methanol dual-fuel chemical tanker for Yangtze River begins maiden voyage
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China Classification Society (CCS) on Thursday (6 March) said the first methanol-diesel dual-fuel chemical tanker for the Yangtze River departed on its maiden voyage on 3 March.
Jiang Long 1605, which underwent construction inspection by CCS Chongqing Branch, obtained the CCS “Green Ship-2” class notation.
The ship is equipped with a stainless steel integral methanol fuel storage tank, a system that integrates an methanol fuel management technology solution, and is equipped with two 882-kilowatt methanol-diesel dual-fuel engines, achieving environmental protection, intelligent control and high-efficiency power, reducing carbon emission intensity by 30%, sulphur oxide emissions by 90%, and improving energy efficiency by 20% compared with traditional ships.
“The maiden voyage of the ship is a beneficial exploration and technological innovation of CCS to promote the green and low-carbon transformation of inland ships, injecting new vitality into the development of the regional economy and industrial chain, and effectively promoting the green and high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt,” CCS said.
CCS said it will continue to leverage its technological and service advantages, provide comprehensive and efficient technical services, and contribute to the green development of shipping.
Photo credit: China Classification Society
Published: 10 March, 2025
