Greenwater 01, the world’s largest electric container ship, has started regular service between China’s Shanghai and Nanjing. Developed by China Ocean Shipping Group , the ship is expected to save 3,900kg of fuel for every 100 nautical miles it sails.
Its first trip with “zero emissions, pollution and noise has set a new benchmark for the transformation for the shipping industry towards the goals of low carbon and environmentally friendliness”, added Cosco.The total capacity of the battery is more than 50,000 kWh, which can be renewed through the box-type mobile power supply, a fixation of long charging time, low loading capacity and short range of the traditional electric container ship.
Crew members of Greenwater 01 received special training to tackle fire during any emergencies, according to Zhang Lifu, Yangshan Port officer in Shanghai.