China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has taken delivery of the New Explorer (Kaituo), the world’s first methanol dual-fuel, 'smart' Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC). The vessel was built by CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) in partnership with China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd., and was delivered
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December 24, 2025
World’s First Methanol Dual-Fuel VLCC Delivered Ahead of Schedule
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Dec 24, 2025 · 19:33 UTC
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