Largest Methanol Dual-Fuel Container Vessel Docks at Malta Freeport
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In brief
- The CMA CGM Berenice, the largest methanol dual-fuel container vessel, has made its first call at Malta Freeport.
- The vessel measures 366 metres in length, 51 metres in beam, and has a capacity of 16,204 TEUs.
- Its arrival highlights Malta Freeport's capability to handle the latest generation of large container ships.
Malta Freeport has welcomed the CMA CGM Berenice, marking its maiden call to the island. This vessel is notable as the largest methanol dual-fuel container ship to ever dock at the terminal.
The CMA CGM Berenice is a substantial vessel, measuring 366 metres in length and 51 metres in beam. It boasts a nominal capacity to carry 16,204 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).
The arrival of such a large and advanced vessel demonstrates Malta Freeport's capacity to accommodate and efficiently manage the latest generation of container ships, which are increasingly adopting alternative fuels for environmental sustainability.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both independent outlets reported the maiden call of the large methanol dual-fuel container vessel at Malta Freeport, highlighting its significance for the port.