World’s first 9,300 CEU methanol dual-fuel car carrier launched in China
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China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) on Wednesday (21 May) successfully launched the world’s first methanol dual-fuel car carrier with a capacity of 9,300 units at Nantong in Jiangsu.
Constructed by China Merchants Industry Holding, it is the first ship in a series of methanol dual-fuel powered car roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ships ordered by CMES, marking a major breakthrough in China’s green and large-scale car ro-ro ship construction.
The RoRo ship features a total length of 219.9 metres, a width of 37.7 metres and a design speed of 19 knots. It also has methanol dual-fuel main and auxiliary engines, boilers and a fuel supply system.
On 29 March 2023, CMES reportedly ordered two 9,300 CEU methanol dual-fuel RoRo from China Merchants Industry, with the total shipbuilding cost of the two ships not exceeding USD 192 million. At the same time, the company signed a buyer’s option agreement for four 9,000 CEU methanol dual-fuel RoRo ships, with the total cost not exceeding USD 384 million.
The vessel launched this time is currently the largest methanol-powered RoRo ship globally.
After launching, the ship will enter the commissioning and sea trial stage and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2025.
Photo credit: China Merchants Energy Shipping
Published: 27 May, 2025
