The World's First Container Vessel Methanol Dual Fuel Retrofit Project Block Prefabrication Starts in China

On the morning of March 8, 2024, Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard held the Steel Cutting Ceremony for 14000TEU MAERSK HALIFAX Methanol Dual Fuel Retrofit Project, marking the world's first container vessel methanol dual fuel retrofit project entered into a substantial stage. Representatives from Maersk project team, ABS, and headquarters leaders and employees of the company attended the ceremony. 


CEO Xia Songkang announced the start of the ceremony. With the sound of paper fireworks, CNC laser cutting machine cut the first piece of steel marking the official start of the retrofit project.



On October 18, 2023, under the focus of the global shipping industry, Xinya and Maersk solemnly signed the contract of the World's First Container Vessel Methanol Dual Fuel Retrofit Project. The implementation of the retrofit project will not only help Maersk reach the target of net zero emission by 2040, but also test Xinya’s ability in green retrofitting, laying the foundation for Xinya to build a "Centennial Green Xinya".