China’s first large LNG-powered trailing suction dredger, the “XIN HAI XUN,” set sail from Qidong, Jiangsu Province on July 17. This 10,000-ton vessel, designed for green energy projects, is the first in China to use both LNG and diesel fuel. With a length of 155.7m, a width of 32m, and a cabin capacity of 17,000m³, it features advanced technology including “one-click dredging” and “dredging & driving integration” systems.
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Scheduled for delivery in September, the dredger will enhance coastal and deep-water channel projects, supporting China’s carbon peak and neutrality goals.
