en.Wedoany.com Reported - The new double-decker new energy passenger ship "Qianlan", independently designed and built in Jiangsu, China, was successfully launched at Wuxi Xinglong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This is the largest new energy passenger ship in Jiangsu Province, marking a breakthrough achievement for Jiangsu shipbuilders in the green and low-carbon transformation of inland waterway vessels and the field of new energy ship manufacturing.
The ship adopts an all-steel welded structure, with a total length of 49.9 meters and a designed rated passenger capacity of 376 people. Both figures set new records for independently designed and built new energy passenger ships in Jiangsu Province. Designed to meet the requirements of Inland Waterway Class A navigation areas, the ship utilizes a hybrid propulsion system combining electric motors and lithium battery packs. When operating at an economical speed, its pure battery range is no less than 3 hours.
The ship's design and construction techniques fully embody the concepts of safety, low-carbon, environmental protection, and energy efficiency. While ensuring safe navigation and passenger comfort, it can effectively reduce the emissions of harmful gases such as sulfur oxides and carbon dioxide. It will subsequently be used for sightseeing tours on the Qiantang River in Ningbo, Zhejiang.
The ship is equipped with a 360-degree radar imaging system for comprehensive monitoring of the surrounding waters. Combined with intelligent control, advanced navigation, and complete emergency rescue facilities, it fortifies multiple lines of defense for waterborne navigation. The first-class onboard audio-visual and entertainment systems installed in the cabins will provide a comfortable and pleasant sightseeing experience, making the ship a truly integrated mobile water platform featuring green power, intelligent safety, and leisure entertainment.
The "Qianlan" will be based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. To travel from Yixing to Hangzhou, it must navigate inland water systems such as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The strict height restrictions of the canal channels prevent full three-story vessels from passing through. If built and transported as a single unit in the traditional way, this ship would be unable to leave Yixing. Therefore, Xinglong Shipbuilding adopted a "block construction" method. The main hull and two deck structures were first completed in Yixing, before the vessel sailed to Jingjiang for the subsequent assembly of the third deck.
It is reported that Wuxi Xinglong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., as a provincial-level specialized, sophisticated, distinctive, and innovative enterprise, has been deeply involved in the new energy ship field for over a decade. From power system integration to hull structure optimization, from intelligent obstacle avoidance to full lifecycle management, the company has continuously tackled core technologies and accumulated experience in building nearly 50 new energy cruise ships. Notably, in 2023, the company built five new energy cruise ships for the Hangzhou Asian Games, setting a shipbuilding record of "delivering five new energy ships in five months."
To date, Xinglong Shipbuilding holds orders for over 20 ships and is expected to produce more than 40 ships this year, demonstrating strong growth momentum.
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