Zero-Emission, High-Capacity Inland Container Carrier

182 TEU Electric Tugboat

This 182-TEU electric container ship combines high throughput with zero local emissions for modern inland logistics. With BV class, twin 300 kW motors, ~8 MWh of battery capacity, and three-tier stacking within a <5.5 m air draft, it offers dependable range, quiet operations, and efficient port turnarounds across Vietnam’s inland waterway network.
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Technical Specifications

  • Length O.A: 79.9 m

  • Length P.P: 78.2 m

  • Length W.L: 79.9 m

  • Beam: 15.0 m

  • Depth: 4.75 m

  • Design Draft: 4.10 m

  • Cargo Type: 20’/40’/45′ containers

  • Container Capacity: 182 TEU / 86 FEU (incl. 10 × 45′)

  • D.W.T.: 3500 t

  • F.S. (Frame Spacing): 500 mm

  • Complement: 6 p

  • Service Speed: 6 kn

  • Service Area: Vietnam inland water

  • Motor Power: 2 × 300 kW

  • Battery Capacity: 4 × ~2000 kWh (≈ 8 MWh total)

  • Endurance: ~150 nm

  • Air Draft @ Ts: < 5.5 m (with three-tier container loading)

  • Class: BV

  • Owner (program): CMA CGM

Highlights

  • 182-TEU layout with 3-tier stacks under <5.5 m air draft, enabling bridge clearance on inland routes.

  • Pure-electric drive: twin 300 kW motors and ~8 MWh batteries deliver efficient, low-noise operations and simplified maintenance.

  • Operational range: ~150 nautical miles per charge at service speed of 6 kn, suited to scheduled shuttle loops.

  • Built by Xinneng Shipbuilding (Jining): aligned with BV class requirements for inland service.

Applications

Ideal for inland container corridors (e.g., Vietnam’s regulated waterways), linking river ports and ICDs with quiet, efficient, and low-maintenance electric propulsion.

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