[Explanation] On February 28, the world's first large-capacity battery hybrid ro-ro passenger ship was completed and delivered in Nansha, Guangzhou.

　　[Explanation] It is understood that this ro-ro passenger ship has a total of 4 battery rooms equipped with 1,160 large-capacity batteries. The battery loading capacity reaches 8.8MWh (megawatt hours), which is equivalent to the battery capacity of 150 passenger electric vehicles. Sum.

As a hybrid ship, its fuel-electric power generation propulsion mode and battery propulsion mode can be switched with one button, especially when the ship is entering and leaving the port and sailing offshore, it can completely use the battery mode to propel, minimizing the impact on ports and cities. air pollution.

　　[Concurrent] Zhou Xuhui, Deputy General Manager of China Shipbuilding Guangzhou Shipyard International

　　A propulsion of the traditional fuel of the diesel engine and electric power can be perfectly combined to achieve the best energy-saving effect.

For example, within 6 nautical miles to 12 nautical miles along the coast, it can fully use batteries, so if it is in a busy season, it can work 24 hours a day.

　　[Explanation] The reporter saw at the scene that the bow and stern of this large ro-ro passenger ship were almost exactly the same.

According to reports, the bow and stern of the ship each have a cab, and the operating equipment in the cab is exactly the same. The crew can drive the ship in the two cabs respectively.

The front and rear of the ship are each equipped with two 7500KW pod propellers, which enable the ship to turn 360 degrees in situ and realize two-way navigation from the bow to the stern, which will effectively shorten the time for the ship to enter and leave the port, and greatly improve operational efficiency.

　　[Concurrent] Zhou Xuhui, Deputy General Manager of China Shipbuilding Guangzhou Shipyard International

　　It has 4 propellers and 4 propulsion systems operating at the same time at any time, so not only does it not need to turn around when it arrives at the opposite port, but it can also flexibly allow the ship to produce the propulsion efficiency and sailing effect required by the captain at any time.

　　[Explanation] On the same day, the relevant person in charge of the British shipowner company also came to the scene to experience the charm of this ro-ro passenger ship.

The project director of the company said that the inside and outside of the ship have been well connected, closely combining the comfort of the guests with the energy saving and environmental protection of the ship.

　　[Concurrent] Ross James Barrett, Project Director of P&O Ferries, UK

　　(The ship was sailing) When I left the pier, I wanted to say goodbye to the people on the shore. I thought we hadn't really left the shore yet.

When I got on deck I realized we were in the middle of the river.

The boat is so smooth, I've never been on a boat like this, it's so smooth, I think it's going to really change the passenger experience on our new boat.

A lot of research was done before we chose here (shipbuilding).

The way we work together is to achieve incredible goals that we may not be able to achieve elsewhere.

　　[Explanation] It is worth mentioning that the interior decoration on the ship has realized the localization of the whole process from design, manufacture and installation, which fully demonstrates the strong strength of Chinese manufacturing.

According to reports, the ship can carry 1,500 passengers and more than 700 vehicles of various types at the same time, suitable for passengers and vehicles commuting between islands and bays.

After the ship is delivered, it will mainly operate between the port of Dover in the UK and the port of Calais in France.

　　(Reporter He Junjie from Guangzhou)

Responsible editor: [Lu Yan]