Wan Hai orders eight methanol dual-fuel container ships

Taiwanese shipping firm Wan Hai Lines has ordered eight methanol dual-fuel container ships from two South Korean shipbuilders.

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The 16,000 TEU container ships will be capable of running on both methanol and conventional marine fuels. Samsung Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Samho will each build four of these ships.

The company has not yet shared details about expected delivery dates and deployment locations for these vessels.

By Tuhin Roy

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