The world’s first methanol dual-fuel powered smart ultra-large crude carrier, designed and built independently by China, was delivered on Monday in Dalian, a port city in Liaoning Province.

The delivery marks a significant step forward for China's shipbuilding industry in the realms of intelligence and sustainability, further solidifying its competitive edge in the global shipbuilding sector.

The giant vessel, known as Kai Tuo, is developed by the CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding Industrial Development Co., LTD., and measures 333 meters in length and 60 meters in width, with a loading capacity of 2.1 million barrels of crude oil.

Compared with conventional ultra-large crude carriers, this ship boasts superior navigability and port suitability.

It is equipped with domestically produced methanol dual-fuel engines and a methanol fuel supply system, meeting the latest international environmental emission standards.

"Our ship uses methanol fuels, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 92 percent and sulfur oxide emissions by as much as 99 percent compared with conventional fuels," said Li Jiming, project manager of the shipbuilder.

In addition to its environment-friendly designs, this crude carrier is outfitted with a domestically developed intelligent ship platform and multiple smart systems, allowing safe and efficient operational management in navigation and maintenance.

The vessel is scheduled to operate on routes from the Middle East to the Far East, according to the shipbuilder.