Dalian COSCO Shipping Kawasaki has completed installation of the methanol tank sections on its first 24,000-TEU dual-fuel container ship, reaching a key construction milestone on 30 March. The shipyard said the work was finished three days ahead of schedule.
The methanol tank section is a core structure for the vessel’s green propulsion system. The shipyard said the installation involved a distinctive design, high complexity, significant risk and strict precision requirements, making it a key challenge in the ship’s overall installation process.
To advance the work, Dalian COSCO Shipping Kawasaki applied a method that pre-installed cargo hold rails during the section-building stage instead of carrying out the work in drydock. According to the yard, this helped avoid heat damage associated with secondary painting in conventional processes. It also reduced high-altitude work and eased operational congestion during the drydock phase.
The company said the revised method improved overall workflow and provided support for meeting the project milestone ahead of schedule.
Dalian COSCO Shipping Kawasaki said it will continue to develop green shipbuilding technologies while advancing in-dock outfitting and the next construction stages for the first 24,000-TEU dual-fuel container ship. The yard said it aims to deliver green and smart vessels to the shipowner with higher efficiency and quality.
