Zigui Huaxing Shipping Launches Eco-Friendly Vessel for Waste Collection and Cargo Transport
27.01.2025
Zigui Huaxing Shipping has introduced the "Sanxia Huba No 1" (三峡护坝1号), a new vessel designed for collecting, processing, and transporting floating waste near the Three Gorges Dam. During non-flood seasons, it can also transport bulk cargo.
Key Features:
- Fully electric power system with modular containerized batteries (4000 kWh).
- Operational speed: 9.7 knots; range: 160 km (99 miles).
- Reduces CO2 emissions by 844 tons annually and saves 253 tons of diesel fuel.
- Faster battery swaps eliminate the need for long charging stops.
- This project supports the ecological goals of the Three Gorges Dam and Yangtze River by improving water quality and minimizing carbon emissions.