- COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU, China’s first domestically built methanol dual-fuel containership, completed its maiden voyage and inaugural green methanol bunkering at the Port of Yangpu.
- The 16,136 TEU vessel features an ultra-large 11,000 m³ methanol tank, allowing nonstop voyages from the Far East to the U.S. East Coast.
- Developed by CSSC, the ship is equipped with China’s first homegrown methanol dual-fuel engine, boiler, and generator set for flexible fuel use.
- Operating on green methanol, the ship is expected to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 120,000 tons, aligning with IMO Phase III efficiency standards.
China’s first domestically built methanol dual-fuel containership, COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU, successfully completed its maiden voyage to the Port of Yangpu in Hainan Province on July 2, 2025. The 16,136 TEU vessel also marked a milestone by completing its initial domestic green methanol bunkering at Yangpu International Container Terminal, with fuel supplied by Sinopec COSCO Fuel Supply. This development is seen as a major step toward advancing China’s low-carbon shipping initiatives and strengthening domestic dual-fuel capabilities, according to a report by Offshore Energy.
Green Vessel Sets New Benchmark in Chinese Shipbuilding
Delivered on June 20, 2025, by COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry Yangzhou at Changxing Island in Shanghai, the COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU represents a major step forward in China’s green shipping capabilities. Measuring 366 meters in length and 51 meters in width, the vessel is fitted with an 11,000 cubic meter ultra-large methanol storage tank, enabling it to sail one-way from the Far East to the U.S. East Coast without the need for refueling.
The containership is equipped with several first-of-its-kind technologies developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), including China’s first domestically built methanol dual-fuel engine, a dual-fuel marine boiler, and the first methanol generator set installed on a Chinese container ship. These systems enable seamless switching between fuel modes depending on operational needs.
With an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) that meets Phase III standards, the vessel’s emissions are 54.4% lower than the International Maritime Organization’s baseline. When operating on green methanol, the ship is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 120,000 tons annually, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting approximately 6.7 million trees, according to the transportation company.
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Source: Offshore Energy
