开门红！长江干线新年首艘超大型新造集装箱船出江试航

Core Insights - The first ultra-large new container ship "Xinyangzi 536" has safely departed from Jiangsu province for trial navigation, marking a positive start for the shipbuilding industry in Taizhou in 2026 [1] - The ship, built by Jiangsu Yangtze River Shipbuilding Group, is a 9,000 TEU container vessel featuring a methanol dual-fuel power system and an energy-efficient propulsion system [1] - The ship is expected to generate foreign exchange earnings of approximately $2.641 billion [1] Group 1 - The "Xinyangzi 536" measures 274 meters in length, 45.6 meters in width, and has a maximum height of 49.69 meters above the waterline [1] - The ship's trial navigation faces significant safety risks due to its large size and the complex navigation environment along the Yangtze River, which includes bridges, anchorages, and ferry routes [1] - The trial occurs during a period of high accident rates, compounded by adverse weather conditions such as cold waves, strong winds, and fog [1] Group 2 - To ensure the safe passage of "Xinyangzi 536," the Taizhou Maritime Bureau has established a green channel and provided dedicated service guidance [2] - A total of 148 new ships were safely maintained for trial navigation in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%, with 65 large vessels over 205 meters in length, marking a 27.4% increase [2] - The Taizhou Maritime Bureau aims to continue enhancing maritime services to support the high-quality development of the marine engineering equipment and high-tech shipbuilding industries in 2026 [2]