The construction of the world's largest ten-thousand-tonne-class electric transport ship has started in Yichang, central China’s Hubei Province, the China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) said on Monday.
The ship, 129.9 meters in length, 22 meters in width and 7.7 meters in depth, has a design draft depth, the distance between the water's surface and the lowest point of the boat underwater, of 6.5 meters and can carry a maximum weight of 13,740 tons.
The ship will be equipped with 12 containerized lithium batteries, with total power output of 24,000 kWh. Looking like containers, the batteries can power the ship while meeting the daily electricity needs on board. Containerized batteries can be swapped out rapidly, which ensures quicker energy replenishment. With a range of up to 500 kilometers, the batteries can provide stable and reliable support for long-distance cargo transport.
The ship will be the first large vessel on inland waterways to use an autonomous navigation and control system, greatly improving the safety and efficiency of its voyage
Upon completion, the ship can save about 617.5 tons of fuel per year.
China starts building world’s largest electric transport ship
