The LNG dual-fuel container “MSC Mariachristina” was built for the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and it was delivered on 21 October in northeast China’s port city of Dalian according to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry.
The dual-fuel design allows the vessel to be powered by both LNG and marine fuel oils. It is equipped with a 13,000-cubic-meter Type-B LNG fuel tank and has a larger capacity and higher utilization rate than traditional LNG fuel tanks, consuming less traditional fuels.
Moreover, the vessel is capable of carrying 16,044 standard containers and 1,800 refrigerated containers. It measures 366 meters in length, 51 meters in molded breadth and 30.2 meters in molded depth, and has a design draft of 14.5 meters
As informed, other energy-saving measures and devices have been used to improve the economic benefits and environmental protection performance of the vessel.
To remind, MSC currently commands a staggering 20% global container market share, with its fleet expected to keep expanding.
