The World's First Methanol Dual-Fuel Intelligent VLCC, the Kaito, Delivered Ahead of Schedule with Significant Emission Reduction Efficiency

On December 22, the "Kaito," the world's first methanol dual-fuel intelligent VLCC built by China Shipbuilding Dalian Shipbuilding in collaboration with China Shipbuilding Trading for China Merchants Energy Shipping, was delivered four months ahead of schedule, marking a major breakthrough in the green and intelligent upgrade of China's large oceangoing vessels.

This vessel is the eighth-generation VLCC model independently developed by Dalian Shipbuilding, classed by the China Classification Society, and features three core advantages: first, outstanding seaworthiness and port adaptability, with a shallower full-load draft than conventional models, significantly enhancing navigation convenience through the Strait of Malacca and port compatibility; second, remarkable green emission reduction effects, utilizing domestically produced methanol dual-fuel main engines and supply systems, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 92%, sulfur oxide emissions by 99%, and particulate matter emissions by 90% compared to conventional fuel oil; third, leading intelligent capabilities, equipped with domestically produced intelligent ship-based platforms and cargo control systems, achieving triple improvements in operational economy, safety, and intelligence.

It is reported that Shanghai Enaisi Electric provided a full set of electrical equipment, including main switchboards and emergency switchboards, for this 306,000-ton VLCC, ensuring the vessel's stable operation. The successful delivery of this vessel offers a "China solution" for the global green transformation of oceangoing shipping, supporting the shipping industry's "dual carbon" goals.