On February 28, the world’s first LNG dual-fuel VLCC M.V. YUAN RUI YANG was delivered to COSCO SHIPPING Energy, which marks COSCO SHIPPING’s leading position in the world in the application of green, eco-friendly and energy-saving technologies for large tankers. In the context of global energy transformation, this landmark event plays a positive role in demonstrating and leading the drive for energy conservation and emission reduction of large vessels and the realization of emission peak and carbon neutrality in the shipping industry. The YUAN RUI YANG will be operated by COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Company and has a length of 333 m, molded breadth of 60 m, and molded depth of 30.5 m. Using LNG as its main fuel, it is equipped with the dual-fuel engine, power generators and boiler. In gas mode, the ship’s endurance can reach 12,000 nautical miles, with a combined endurance for fuel and gas of 24,000 nautical miles. It makes the design energy efficiency index (EEDI) about 39.3 per cent lower than the baseline value.
