🚢 China is making waves again! The world's first commercial liquefied carbon dioxide (CO₂) carrier, dubbed the Northern Pioneer, has just set sail from Dalian City, in northeast China's Liaoning Province. 🌏
Designed and built by the innovative team at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., this groundbreaking vessel measures about 130 meters in length and 21.2 meters in width. That's like stacking over a dozen school buses end to end! 🚌✨
But it's not just about size. The Northern Pioneer can transport a whopping 7,500 cubic meters of liquefied CO₂ in a single trip. Talk about carrying a heavy load! 💪
What makes this ship a real game-changer is its eco-friendly tech. Powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel technology, it's super kind to Mother Earth 🌍💚, meeting the strictest global energy efficiency design standards. That means fewer emissions and a happier planet!
\"This ship is the first of its kind in the world,\" shared Gai Yong, project manager at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. \"We've developed new steel materials for the cargo tanks and designed a brand-new liquefied cargo system. It's been a challenging journey, but we're proud to lead the way in the carbon transport industry.\" 💡🔬
With the Northern Pioneer setting sail, China is not only pushing the boundaries of maritime engineering but also taking a bold step towards sustainable transport. Who knows, maybe next we'll see spaceships running on clean energy! 🚀🌠
Stay tuned, world. The future is now! 🤩
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World's 1st commercial liquefied CO2 carrier delivered in China
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