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Cosco Shipping has named a new 325,000-DWT ore carrier, Yuan Hai Si Lu, at a ceremony in Yangzhou, China, marking the latest addition to the company’s fleet of smart and lower-carbon vessels.
Measuring 339.9 metres in length, the vessel is capable of adjusting its fuel mix between green methanol and conventional fuel, offering adaptability as low-carbon fuel options continue to develop within the industry. It also meets the International Maritime Organization’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 standard.
According to Cosco Shipping, Yuan Hai Si Lu is equipped with the world’s first digital ship delivery system, and the vessel’s hold capacity is said to be more than 40% larger than that of conventional ore carriers of the same type, enabling full-load transportation of both iron ore and lower-density bauxite. Its hull form has also been optimised to better handle complex wind and wave conditions in the mid- and high-latitude Indian Ocean.
Yuan Hai Si Lu’s onboard intelligent systems include panoramic situational awareness, safety warning and decision-support capabilities — intended to enhance navigation safety and operational efficiency.
The vessel is expected to enter service and commence its maiden voyage in October.
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| Matson christens Makua, first of three LNG-ready Aloha Class container ships [News & Insights] |
| IINO Lines deploys first Ice Class IB VLGC on long-term charter to Borouge International [News & Insights] |
| Wagenborg launches first EasyMax 2.0 vessel, prepared for methanol, ammonia and LNG [News & Insights] |
| NYK–MISC joint venture signs charter for 18,700-cbm LNG carrier with Malaysia LNG [News & Insights] |
| Study finds methanol dual-fuel retrofit of Kamsarmax bulk carrier would take about 75 days [News & Insights] |
