https://j.people.com.cn/n3/2026/0724/c95952-20481527.html
Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI)—a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)—delivered an LNG dual-fuel car carrier with a capacity of 10,800 vehicles to the Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) via a remote online signing ceremony held jointly with CSSC Trading. This marks the fourth 10,000-vehicle class car carrier delivered by China and the world’s first vessel of this class to be equipped with a solar power generation system, according to *Science and Technology Daily*.
Jointly developed by Guangzhou Shipyard International and the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), the vessel is certified by both DNV (Norway) and KR (South Korea) and is capable of navigating in all waters worldwide. It measures 230 meters in overall length, 225.5 meters between perpendiculars, and 40 meters in breadth, utilizing a dual-fuel propulsion system capable of running on heavy fuel oil and natural gas. Additionally, it is equipped with a shaft generator and a grid-connected solar power system with a maximum output of 200 kilowatts (kW). Based on an estimated 5.5 to 7.0 hours of daily sunshine, the solar system generates approximately 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per day. The vessel boasts excellent energy-saving performance and meets the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Tier III emission standards. Furthermore, the onboard natural gas capacity is sufficient to cover the fuel requirements for the entire voyage.
The vessel features 14 vehicle decks, comprising nine fixed decks and five hoistable decks. In addition to transporting a wide range of vehicles—such as passenger cars, vans, container-carrying trailers, and heavy-duty trucks—the vessel is also capable of carrying certain hazardous materials packaged in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Following its delivery, the vessel is scheduled to be chartered by South Korea’s Hyundai Glovis and deployed for vehicle transport operations connecting Asia and Southeast Asia with North America and Europe.
