Retrofitting at scale: Lessons from delivering the world’s first methanol mega containership conversion

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A 20,000 TEU container vessel was successfully retrofitted in China to run on methanol, marking the world’s first mega containership conversion to this low-GHG fuel. This milestone supports wider decarbonization efforts and sets a precedent for further global fleet conversions.

The retrofitting of a 20,000 TEU container vessel to run on methanol was successfully completed in China in 2025. With valuable lessons already learned, this can pave the way for further conversion of the global fleet to low-GHG fuels, supporting wider decarbonization efforts. The world’s first methanol conversion project for a mega container carrier was ...