ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled
| Filter | Status | Condition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP status | PASS | download_http_code = 200 | HTTP 200 |
| Age cutoff | PASS | download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH | 0.1 months ago |
| History drop | PASS | isNull(history_drop_reason) | No drop reason |
| Spam/ban | PASS | fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0 | ml_spam_score=0 |
| Canonical | PASS | meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed | Not set |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship |
| Last Crawled | 2026-04-05 02:49:16 (2 days ago) |
| First Indexed | 2024-05-02 10:51:47 (1 year ago) |
| HTTP Status Code | 200 |
| Meta Title | World’s largest electric container ship sets sail in China |
| Meta Description | Developed by Cosco, the electric container ship is expected to save 3,900kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles it sails. |
| Meta Canonical | null |
| Boilerpipe Text | 10 basketball court-sized? World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail
The vessel carries an intelligent system consisting of an integration platform, navigation, cabin and energy efficiency.
Greenwater 01, the world’s largest electric container ship, has started regular service between China’s Shanghai and Nanjing. Developed by China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco), the ship is expected to save 3,900kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles it sails.
Equipped with a main battery of more than 50,000 kilowatt-hours, more battery boxes can be installed on the ship for longer voyages.
Battery boxes containing 1,600kWh of electricity, of sizes similar to standard 20-foot containers, can be loaded onto the cargo ship to increase its travel range, reported
SCMP
.
With 24 battery boxes, the 394-foot (120 meter) long and 78-foot (24 meter) wide vessel can complete a trip that consumes 80,000kWh of electricity. While any other non-electric ship would consume over 15 tons of fuel for the same journey.
Battery-powered propulsion for the whole voyage
“It could achieve significant emission reductions throughout the year and provide strong support for the shipping industry to achieve the goal of ‘peaking’ carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality,” said Cosco on WeChat, according to
SCMP
.
Its first trip with “zero emissions, pollution and noise has set a new benchmark for the transformation for the shipping industry towards the goals of low carbon and environmentally friendliness”, added Cosco.
According to
Cosco
, the vessel carries an intelligent ship system consisting of an integration platform, navigation, cabin and energy efficiency.
The ship adopts battery-powered propulsion for the voyage and has a maximum speed of 12 mph (19.4 km/h).
Reduce carbon dioxide emissions
The total capacity of the battery is more than 50,000 kWh, which can be renewed through the box-type mobile power supply, a fixation of long charging time, low loading capacity and short range of the traditional electric container ship.
It is expected that the ship can reduce carbon dioxide emissions of 2,918 tonnes, equivalent to 2,035 family cars a year, or 160,000 trees.
Crew members of Greenwater 01 received special training to tackle fire during any emergencies, according to Zhang Lifu, Yangshan Port officer in Shanghai.
A fire accident related to lithium iron phosphate batteries can’t be put out by carbon dioxide or water, the usual practice for fires on ships. It can only be extinguished by a special fire suppression gas which is a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen, according to Zhang.
“For this fire extinguishing method, the most challenging part is to train the crew members so that they can detect the fire accident in the battery boxes in advance and take emergency responses,” Zhang told CCTV.
Get the latest in engineering, tech, space & science - delivered daily to your inbox.
Prabhat, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, is a tech and defense journalist. While he enjoys writing on modern weapons and emerging tech, he has also reported on global politics and business. He has been previously associated with well-known media houses, including the International Business Times (Singapore Edition) and ANI.
ADVERTISEMENT
Featured Stories |
| Markdown | [Skip to content](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship#main-content)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/)
[Subscribe](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)[Sign In](https://interestingengineering.com/sign-in)
[News](https://interestingengineering.com/news)[Energy](https://interestingengineering.com/energy)[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Military](https://interestingengineering.com/military)[Health](https://interestingengineering.com/health)[Transportation](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation)[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Culture](https://interestingengineering.com/culture)[AI & Robotics](https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics)
[Videos](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)
[Podcasts](https://interestingengineering.com/podcast/lexicon)
[Photo Stories](https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story)
[Webinars](https://interestingengineering.com/webinars)
[Quiz](https://interestingengineering.com/quiz)
[Columns](https://interestingengineering.com/columns)
[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)
[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)
[Interviews](https://interestingengineering.com/interviews)
[Engineers Directory](https://interestingengineering.com/engineers-directory)
[ NewslettersFrom daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, Aerospace, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox.](https://interestingengineering.com/newsletters)
[ Premium Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation.](https://interestingengineering.com/premium)
[ Shop Engineering-inspired textiles, mugs, hats, and thoughtful gifts](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)
[ Jobs We connect top engineering talent with the world's most innovative companies.](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)
[ IE Academy We empower professionals with advanced engineering and tech education to grow careers.](https://interestingengineering.com/ie-academy)
[ IE Awards We recognize outstanding achievements in engineering, innovation, and technology.](https://interestingengineering.com/)
[About Us](https://interestingengineering.com/about-us)[Advertise](https://interestingengineering.com/advertise)[Contact](https://interestingengineering.com/contact)[FAQ](https://interestingengineering.com/faq)
All Rights Reserved, IE Media, Inc.
Follow Us On
[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/interestingengineering)[](https://twitter.com/IntEngineering)[](https://www.instagram.com/interestingengineering)[](https://flipboard.com/@IntEngineering)[](https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering)[](https://www.youtube.com/c/Interestingengineeringofficial)[](https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingengineering)
[NEWS](https://interestingengineering.com/news)[VIDEOS](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)[ENERGY](https://interestingengineering.com/energy)[SCIENCE](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[MILITARY](https://interestingengineering.com/military)[HEALTH](https://interestingengineering.com/health)[TRANSPORTATION](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation)[SPACE](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[INNOVATION](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[CULTURE](https://interestingengineering.com/culture)
\|[JOBS](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)[SHOP](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/)
[Subscribe](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)[Sign In](https://interestingengineering.com/sign-in)
[News](https://interestingengineering.com/news)
Innovation
[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[Health](https://interestingengineering.com/health)[Transportation](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation)
Entertainment
[Culture](https://interestingengineering.com/culture)[Gaming](https://interestingengineering.com/gaming)
[Videos](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)[Military](https://interestingengineering.com/military)[Energy](https://interestingengineering.com/energy)
[Videos](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)[Podcasts](https://interestingengineering.com/podcast/lexicon)[Photo Stories](https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story)[Webinars](https://interestingengineering.com/webinars)[Quiz](https://interestingengineering.com/quiz)
[NewslettersFrom daily news and career tips to monthly insights on AI, sustainability, Aerospace, and more—pick what matters and get it in your inbox.](https://interestingengineering.com/newsletters)
[Columns](https://interestingengineering.com/columns)[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Interviews](https://interestingengineering.com/interviews)[Engineers Directory](https://interestingengineering.com/engineers-directory)
[Premium Access expert insights, exclusive content, and a deeper dive into engineering and innovation.](https://interestingengineering.com/premium)
[Shop Engineering-inspired textiles, mugs, hats, and thoughtful gifts](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)
[Jobs We connect top engineering talent with the world's most innovative companies](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)
[IE Academy We empower professionals with advanced engineering and tech education to grow careers.](https://interestingengineering.com/ie-academy)
### IE Awards
We recognize outstanding achievements in engineering, innovation, and technology.
[About Us](https://interestingengineering.com/about-us)[Advertise](https://interestingengineering.com/advertise)[Contact](https://interestingengineering.com/contact)[FAQ](https://interestingengineering.com/faq)
#### Follow Us On
[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/interesting-engineering)[](https://twitter.com/IntEngineering)[](https://www.instagram.com/interestingengineering)[](https://flipboard.com/@IntEngineering)[](https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering)[](https://www.youtube.com/@Interestingengineeringofficial)[](https://www.tiktok.com/@interestingengineering)
All Rights Reserved, IE Media, Inc.
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)
# 10 basketball court-sized? World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail
The vessel carries an intelligent system consisting of an integration platform, navigation, cabin and energy efficiency.
By[Prabhat Ranjan Mishra](https://interestingengineering.com/author/prabhat-ranjan-mishra)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)
Mar 19, 2025 06:40 AM EST
[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)
[](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://interestingengineering.com/)
By[Prabhat Ranjan Mishra](https://interestingengineering.com/author/prabhat-ranjan-mishra)
Mar 19, 2025 06:40 AM EST
[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)[](https://interestingengineering.com/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship)
[](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://interestingengineering.com/)
Greenwater 01[Cosco](http://en.chi.coscoshipping.com/col/col8243/art/2024/art_c59fab0b066c41f0a619607f622b10f9.html)
Greenwater 01, the world’s largest electric container ship, has started regular service between China’s Shanghai and Nanjing. Developed by China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco), the ship is expected to save 3,900kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles it sails.
Equipped with a main battery of more than 50,000 kilowatt-hours, more battery boxes can be installed on the ship for longer voyages.
Battery boxes containing 1,600kWh of electricity, of sizes similar to standard 20-foot containers, can be loaded onto the cargo ship to increase its travel range, reported *SCMP*.
With 24 battery boxes, the 394-foot (120 meter) long and 78-foot (24 meter) wide vessel can complete a trip that consumes 80,000kWh of electricity. While any other non-electric ship would consume over 15 tons of fuel for the same journey.
### Battery-powered propulsion for the whole voyage
“It could achieve significant emission reductions throughout the year and provide strong support for the shipping industry to achieve the goal of ‘peaking’ carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality,” said Cosco on WeChat, according to [*SCMP*](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage).
Its first trip with “zero emissions, pollution and noise has set a new benchmark for the transformation for the shipping industry towards the goals of low carbon and environmentally friendliness”, added Cosco.
According to [Cosco](http://en.chi.coscoshipping.com/col/col8243/art/2024/art_c59fab0b066c41f0a619607f622b10f9.html), the vessel carries an intelligent ship system consisting of an integration platform, navigation, cabin and energy efficiency.
The ship adopts battery-powered propulsion for the voyage and has a maximum speed of 12 mph (19.4 km/h).
### Reduce carbon dioxide emissions
The total capacity of the battery is more than 50,000 kWh, which can be renewed through the box-type mobile power supply, a fixation of long charging time, low loading capacity and short range of the traditional electric container ship.
It is expected that the ship can reduce carbon dioxide emissions of 2,918 tonnes, equivalent to 2,035 family cars a year, or 160,000 trees.
Crew members of Greenwater 01 received special training to tackle fire during any emergencies, according to Zhang Lifu, Yangshan Port officer in Shanghai.
A fire accident related to lithium iron phosphate batteries can’t be put out by carbon dioxide or water, the usual practice for fires on ships. It can only be extinguished by a special fire suppression gas which is a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen, according to Zhang.
“For this fire extinguishing method, the most challenging part is to train the crew members so that they can detect the fire accident in the battery boxes in advance and take emergency responses,” Zhang told CCTV.
### Recommended Articles
Get the latest in engineering, tech, space & science - delivered daily to your inbox.
By subscribing, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://interestingengineering.com/tos) and [Policies](https://interestingengineering.com/policies)
You may unsubscribe at any time.
0COMMENT
By[Prabhat Ranjan Mishra](https://interestingengineering.com/author/prabhat-ranjan-mishra)
Prabhat, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, is a tech and defense journalist. While he enjoys writing on modern weapons and emerging tech, he has also reported on global politics and business. He has been previously associated with well-known media houses, including the International Business Times (Singapore Edition) and ANI.
TRENDING
LATEST
- [1US' 7,800-ton submarine returns to fleet with 25-knot speed, nuclear endurance](https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-submarine-returns-to-navy-fleet)
- [2China neighbor to introduce kamikaze drones, low-cost missiles with 620-mile range](https://interestingengineering.com/military/china-neighbor-kamikaze-drones-missiles)
- [3Quantum system of just nine atoms outperforms network made up of thousands of nodes](https://interestingengineering.com/science/nine-atoms-beat-classical-ai-network)
- [4China's new BYD EV claims 590-mile drive on single charge with 130 kWh battery](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chinas-byd-ev-claims-590-mile-range)
- [5China's new sensor could detect hidden US 18,000-ton nuclear submarines using gravity](https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-sensor-detect-hidden-us-nuclear-submarines)
ADVERTISEMENT
Subscribe to
Today\!
Access to exclusive content, expert insights and a deeper dive into engineering and tech. No ads, no limits.
[Explore Now\!](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
ADVERTISEMENT
TRENDING
LATEST
- [1US' 7,800-ton submarine returns to fleet with 25-knot speed, nuclear endurance](https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-submarine-returns-to-navy-fleet)
- [2China neighbor to introduce kamikaze drones, low-cost missiles with 620-mile range](https://interestingengineering.com/military/china-neighbor-kamikaze-drones-missiles)
- [3Quantum system of just nine atoms outperforms network made up of thousands of nodes](https://interestingengineering.com/science/nine-atoms-beat-classical-ai-network)
- [4China's new BYD EV claims 590-mile drive on single charge with 130 kWh battery](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chinas-byd-ev-claims-590-mile-range)
- [5China's new sensor could detect hidden US 18,000-ton nuclear submarines using gravity](https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-sensor-detect-hidden-us-nuclear-submarines)
ADVERTISEMENT
Subscribe to
Today\!
Access to exclusive content, expert insights and a deeper dive into engineering and tech. No ads, no limits.
[Explore Now\!](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
ADVERTISEMENT
### Check our
### Section\!
[See All](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[NASA chief Jared Isaacman on 'lessons learned' from Starliner, the future of Artemis](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Engineers are teaching concrete to heal itself, and it’s working](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Why airplanes stay safe even during violent airflow changes](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Inside the Arctic outpost powering Europe’s laser communication ambitions](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Critical minerals and rare earth supply](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
Subscribe to
Today\!
Exclusive content, expert insights and a deeper dive into engineering and tech. No ads, no limits.
[Explore Now](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[NASA chief Jared Isaacman on 'lessons learned' from Starliner, the future of Artemis](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Engineers are teaching concrete to heal itself, and it’s working](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Why airplanes stay safe even during violent airflow changes](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Inside the Arctic outpost powering Europe’s laser communication ambitions](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Critical minerals and rare earth supply](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
### More from Innovation
[See All](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[New quantum racetrack laser design could shrink lab spectrometers onto microchips](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[New quantum racetrack laser design could shrink lab spectrometers onto microchips](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
ADVERTISEMENT
#### WEAR YOUR GENIUS
[Shop Now](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)
### JOBS
[See All](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)
[ General Application Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/116427615-general-application)
[ Editor Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/115050050-editor)
[ General Application Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/116427615-general-application)
[ Editor Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/115050050-editor)
### Check our
### Section\!
[See All](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[NASA chief Jared Isaacman on 'lessons learned' from Starliner, the future of Artemis](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Engineers are teaching concrete to heal itself, and it’s working](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Why airplanes stay safe even during violent airflow changes](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Inside the Arctic outpost powering Europe’s laser communication ambitions](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Critical minerals and rare earth supply](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
Subscribe to
Today\!
Exclusive content, expert insights and a deeper dive into engineering and tech. No ads, no limits.
[Explore Now](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[NASA chief Jared Isaacman on 'lessons learned' from Starliner, the future of Artemis](https://interestingengineering.com/space/jared-isaacman-nasa-interview)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Engineers are teaching concrete to heal itself, and it’s working](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies/self-healing-concrete-using-bacillus)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Why airplanes stay safe even during violent airflow changes](https://interestingengineering.com/science/planes-turbulence-science-flights)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Inside the Arctic outpost powering Europe’s laser communication ambitions](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/optical-laser-communication-system-arctic-greenland)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Critical minerals and rare earth supply](https://interestingengineering.com/research/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-supply)
### More from Innovation
[See All](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[New quantum racetrack laser design could shrink lab spectrometers onto microchips](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-new-lightweight-material-could-make-rockets-stronger)
[](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[New quantum racetrack laser design could shrink lab spectrometers onto microchips](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/quantum-racetrack-laser-lab-on-chip)
### Featured Stories
### JOBS
[See All](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)
[ General Application Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/116427615-general-application)
[ Editor Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/115050050-editor)
[ General Application Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/116427615-general-application)
[ Editor Remote • Remote Not specified See Job](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/jobs/115050050-editor)
[Premium](https://interestingengineering.com/subscription)
### INNOVATION
- [Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)
- [Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)
- [Health](https://interestingengineering.com/health)
- [Transportation](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation)
- [All](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)
### ENTERTAINMENT
- [Culture](https://interestingengineering.com/culture)
- [Gaming](https://interestingengineering.com/gaming)
- [All](https://interestingengineering.com/entertainment)
### GUIDES
- [How to](https://interestingengineering.com/how-to)
- [Lists](https://interestingengineering.com/lists)
- [Reviews](https://interestingengineering.com/reviews)
- [Career](https://interestingengineering.com/career)
- [All](https://interestingengineering.com/guides)
[MILITARY](https://interestingengineering.com/military)
[ENERGY](https://interestingengineering.com/energy)
[VIDEOS](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)
[NEWSLETTERS](https://interestingengineering.com/newsletters)
[SHOP](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)
[JOBS](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)
[IE ACADEMY](https://interestingengineering.com/ie-academy)
[WEBINARS](https://interestingengineering.com/webinars)
[PHOTO STORY](https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story)
[PODCASTS](https://interestingengineering.com/podcast/lexicon)
[ENGINEERS DIRECTORY](https://interestingengineering.com/engineers-directory)
[About Us](https://interestingengineering.com/about-us)
[Subscription](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)
[Contact Us](https://interestingengineering.com/contact-us)
[Advertise](https://interestingengineering.com/advertise)
[Log in](https://interestingengineering.com/sign-in "Login")
[Sign up](https://interestingengineering.com/sign-in "Sign Up")
Follow
Follow Us On
Follow Us On
[Energy](https://interestingengineering.com/energy)[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Military](https://interestingengineering.com/military)[Health](https://interestingengineering.com/health)[Transportation](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation)[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Culture](https://interestingengineering.com/culture)
[News](https://interestingengineering.com/news)[Videos](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)[Podcasts](https://interestingengineering.com/podcast/lexicon)[Photo Stories](https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story)[Webinars](https://interestingengineering.com/webinars)[Engineers Directory](https://interestingengineering.com/engineers-directory)
[IE+ Premium](https://interestingengineering.com/premium)[Columns](https://interestingengineering.com/columns)[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Interviews](https://interestingengineering.com/interviews)
[Newsletters](https://interestingengineering.com/newsletters)[Shop](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)[Jobs](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)[IE Academy](https://interestingengineering.com/ie-academy)IE Awards
[About Us](https://interestingengineering.com/about-us)[Advertise](https://interestingengineering.com/advertise)[Contact Us](https://interestingengineering.com/contact-us)[Subscription](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)[Policies](https://interestingengineering.com/policies)[Site Map](https://interestingengineering.com/site-map)
[Energy](https://interestingengineering.com/energy)[Science](https://interestingengineering.com/science)[Military](https://interestingengineering.com/military)[Health](https://interestingengineering.com/health)[Transportation](https://interestingengineering.com/transportation)[Space](https://interestingengineering.com/space)[Innovation](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation)[Culture](https://interestingengineering.com/culture)[News](https://interestingengineering.com/news)[Videos](https://interestingengineering.com/videos)[Podcasts](https://interestingengineering.com/podcast/lexicon)[Photo Stories](https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story)[Webinars](https://interestingengineering.com/webinars)[Engineers Directory](https://interestingengineering.com/engineers-directory)
[IE+ Premium](https://interestingengineering.com/premium)
[Columns](https://interestingengineering.com/columns)[Case Studies](https://interestingengineering.com/case-studies)[Research](https://interestingengineering.com/research)[Interviews](https://interestingengineering.com/interviews)
[Newsletters](https://interestingengineering.com/newsletters)[Shop](https://shop.interestingengineering.com/)[Jobs](https://jobs.interestingengineering.com/)[IE Academy](https://interestingengineering.com/ie-academy)IE Awards
[About Us](https://interestingengineering.com/about-us)[Advertise](https://interestingengineering.com/advertise)[Contact Us](https://interestingengineering.com/contact-us)[Subscription](https://interestingengineering.com/subscribe)[Policies](https://interestingengineering.com/policies)[Site Map](https://interestingengineering.com/site-map)
[](https://onelink.to/j87pmk "Get it on Google Play")[](https://onelink.to/j87pmk "Download on the App Store")
[Privacy Policy](https://interestingengineering.com/policies)\|[AI and Ethics](https://interestingengineering.com/policies/ethics-policy)\|[Editorial Policy](https://interestingengineering.com/generative-ai-editorial-use)\|[Terms of Services](https://interestingengineering.com/tos)\|[Do Not Sell My Personal Information](https://interestingengineering.com/donotsell)\|[Privacy Manager](https://interestingengineering.com/policies/privacy-policy)
© Copyright 2025\|[IE Media, Inc.](https://ie.media/)\|All Rights Reserved
[](https://onelink.to/j87pmk "Get it on Google Play")[](https://onelink.to/j87pmk "Download on the App Store")
[Privacy Policy](https://interestingengineering.com/policies)\|[AI and Ethics](https://interestingengineering.com/policies/ethics-policy)\|[Editorial Policy](https://interestingengineering.com/generative-ai-editorial-use)\|[Terms of Services](https://interestingengineering.com/tos)
[Do Not Sell My Personal Information](https://interestingengineering.com/donotsell)\|[Privacy Manager](https://interestingengineering.com/policies/privacy-policy)
© Copyright 2025\|[IE Media, Inc.](https://ie.media/)\|All Rights Reserved
 |
| Readable Markdown | ## 10 basketball court-sized? World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail
The vessel carries an intelligent system consisting of an integration platform, navigation, cabin and energy efficiency.
Greenwater 01, the world’s largest electric container ship, has started regular service between China’s Shanghai and Nanjing. Developed by China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco), the ship is expected to save 3,900kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles it sails.
Equipped with a main battery of more than 50,000 kilowatt-hours, more battery boxes can be installed on the ship for longer voyages.
Battery boxes containing 1,600kWh of electricity, of sizes similar to standard 20-foot containers, can be loaded onto the cargo ship to increase its travel range, reported *SCMP*.
With 24 battery boxes, the 394-foot (120 meter) long and 78-foot (24 meter) wide vessel can complete a trip that consumes 80,000kWh of electricity. While any other non-electric ship would consume over 15 tons of fuel for the same journey.
### Battery-powered propulsion for the whole voyage
“It could achieve significant emission reductions throughout the year and provide strong support for the shipping industry to achieve the goal of ‘peaking’ carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality,” said Cosco on WeChat, according to [*SCMP*](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage).
Its first trip with “zero emissions, pollution and noise has set a new benchmark for the transformation for the shipping industry towards the goals of low carbon and environmentally friendliness”, added Cosco.
According to [Cosco](http://en.chi.coscoshipping.com/col/col8243/art/2024/art_c59fab0b066c41f0a619607f622b10f9.html), the vessel carries an intelligent ship system consisting of an integration platform, navigation, cabin and energy efficiency.
The ship adopts battery-powered propulsion for the voyage and has a maximum speed of 12 mph (19.4 km/h).
### Reduce carbon dioxide emissions
The total capacity of the battery is more than 50,000 kWh, which can be renewed through the box-type mobile power supply, a fixation of long charging time, low loading capacity and short range of the traditional electric container ship.
It is expected that the ship can reduce carbon dioxide emissions of 2,918 tonnes, equivalent to 2,035 family cars a year, or 160,000 trees.
Crew members of Greenwater 01 received special training to tackle fire during any emergencies, according to Zhang Lifu, Yangshan Port officer in Shanghai.
A fire accident related to lithium iron phosphate batteries can’t be put out by carbon dioxide or water, the usual practice for fires on ships. It can only be extinguished by a special fire suppression gas which is a compound of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen, according to Zhang.
“For this fire extinguishing method, the most challenging part is to train the crew members so that they can detect the fire accident in the battery boxes in advance and take emergency responses,” Zhang told CCTV.
Get the latest in engineering, tech, space & science - delivered daily to your inbox.
Prabhat, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, is a tech and defense journalist. While he enjoys writing on modern weapons and emerging tech, he has also reported on global politics and business. He has been previously associated with well-known media houses, including the International Business Times (Singapore Edition) and ANI.
ADVERTISEMENT
Featured Stories |
| Shard | 36 (laksa) |
| Root Hash | 8172655675823376836 |
| Unparsed URL | com,interestingengineering!/news/china-world-largest-electric-container-ship s443 |