First voyage of large energy storage container

What is the world's largest electric container ship?

Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry.

Can a 600 kWh container battery be placed on a container ship?

Maersk has teamed with Trident Maritime Systems to create a 600 kWh container battery that can be placed on a container-hauling ship to provide power. The battery is now en route to be installed on the Maersk Cape Town container vessel. The Cape Town, built in 2011, is flagged from Singapore and carries cargo between West Africa and East Asia.

Is COSCO a fully electric container ship?

To adapt to the times, COSCO has developed a massive, fully electric container ship, which has now officially begun service in China.

How many batteries does a COSCO Container ship use?

Speaking of batteries, the electric container ship is powered by a large-capacity battery combining for over 50,000 kWh. However, COSCO says the number of battery modules can be configured depending on the length of the voyage at sea.

What is the green water 01 electric container ship?

COSCO Shipping says the Green Water 01 electric container ship presents multiple firsts for the marine industry, including total length, width, container capacity, deadweight tonnage (10,0000 tons), and battery capacity (50,000+ kWh).