On November 27, the second-generation 15,000-ton methanol dual-fuel chemical tanker “TERN DAL,” built by the shipowner at China Merchants Industry’s Yangzhou Dingheng Shipyard, was delivered 44 days ahead of schedule. It departed from the dock on November 28 and officially commenced operations.
The second-generation 15,000-ton methanol dual-fuel chemical tanker is a methanol dual-fuel chemical vessel integrated with a Hybrid hybrid system, shore power technology, and sail-assisted propulsion system. It adopts a modular innovative design and is compatible with three fuel types: marine gas oil (MGO), biofuels, and methanol. Carbon emissions are reduced by more than 50% compared to traditional ships of the same type. The intelligent energy management system equipped on the ship can automatically switch power modes based on real-time navigation conditions, achieving optimal navigation energy efficiency.
With its forward-looking design, this ship type won the “Next Generation Ship” award at the 2023 Norwegian Maritime Exhibition. At that time, the judges evaluated it as setting a new environmental reference standard for chemical transportation. At the delivery ceremony, the shipowner’s representative stated that the vessel will be deployed on Europe-Asia routes. Its methanol fuel system is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,000 tons per year, providing a practical reference for the low-carbon transition of the shipping industry.
The successful delivery of this ship signifies that Yangzhou Dingheng has mastered the full industry chain technology related to methanol dual-fuel vessels. In the future, Yangzhou Dingheng will use this technological breakthrough as a foundation to continue deepening its expertise in core technologies of green ships, focusing on the research and development direction of “zero-carbon ships.” With more exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, it will contribute to the green development of the shipping industry.
