China: Zhoushan Xinya holds ceremony for world’s first methanol engine retrofit
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Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard Co Ltd on Friday (8 March) announced a ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the world’s first methanol engine retrofit project to enable 14,000TEU Maersk Halifax containership to sail on methanol bunker fuel with dual-fuel capabilities.
The event officially marked the project entering the prefabrication stage where the first steel plate was cut.
The Maersk Halifax ship is scheduled to arrive at the factory in early July this year and will undergo modification and repair for about three months.
Representatives from Maersk, classification society ABS, company headquarters leaders and representatives of various departments participated in the event.
On 18 October 2023, Zhoushan Xinya and Maersk signed an agreement for the retrofit project. Maersk reportedly selected an initial 11 ships to retrofit with MAN Energy Solutions methanol marine engines.
“Our company is confident and capable of turning this project into a high-quality product and a model for ship repairing in the world.”
“This is the result of our joint efforts and wisdom, and will surely carry our dreams towards a net-zero future,” Zhoushan Xinya said.
Manifold Times previously reported Alfa Laval stating that its fuel supply system FCM Methanol has been selected by Maersk for their methanol retrofit project to enable the container vessel Maersk Halifax to operate on methanol fuel.
Related: Alfa Laval to provide methanol fuel supply system for “Maersk Halifax” boxship
Disclaimer: The above article published by Manifold Times was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. While considerable efforts have been taken to verify its accuracy through a professional translator and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness and reliability of any information.
Photo credit: Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard
Published: 11 March, 2024
