On October 23, China's first domestically developed large dual-fuel ro-ro passenger ship for export, constructed by Guangzhou Shipyard International under China State Shipbuilding Corporation, was delivered in Nansha, Guangzhou, and officially entered service.

  The vessel features significant environmental and technological advantages in its design, supporting dual-fuel propulsion with both oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). It achieves efficient utilization of clean energy, with all core technologies possessing fully independent intellectual property rights.

  The Ro-Ro ferry features 12 decks with comprehensive onboard facilities including a self-service restaurant, café, and observation areas. It offers 485 guest cabins, accommodates up to 1,800 passengers, and can carry over 550 passenger vehicles. Primarily serving short-distance maritime transport between coastal cities and islands, the vessel provides efficient and convenient cross-sea transportation solutions for passengers and vehicles. It represents a high-end, technology-intensive ship type with high added value.

  According to a representative from China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Guangzhou Shipyard International, the ship's LNG propulsion system can be filled with approximately 1,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas per refueling, supporting continuous operation for about five days. Notably, all interior equipment and materials on board have achieved 100% domestic production, marking a significant breakthrough in China's high-value-added ro-ro passenger ship interior sector.

  It is reported that upon delivery, this ro-ro passenger ship will commence operations on the Genoa to Palermo route in Italy.