Featuring green technologies including boil-off gas
recondenser and drag-reducing anti-fouling hull coatings, hybrid battery system
and shore power capability, the vessel has improved energy efficiency, ensuring
that it meets the latest environmental standards set by IMO, the company said.
"The delivery of BYD Shenzhen represents a
crucial step in BYD's globalization strategy. It is more than just a transport
ship, but serves as a 'maritime bridge' connecting Chinese innovation with the
global market," said Wang Junbao, general manager of BYD.
After a naming ceremony in Jiangsu province on April 22, the
ship was set to complete loading operations before setting off to Brazil
BYD now operates three ro-ro ships, as the latest
addition joins BYD Explorer No1, BYD Changzhou and BYD
Hefei. Four vessels sharing BYD Shenzhen's design were ordered in
2022; sister ship BYD Xi'an is already on the water and soon to enter
operation for the vehicle manufacturer.
In the first quarter of 2025, BYD said its ro-ro fleet has
transported over 25,000 units of new energy automobiles to destinations all
over the world.
In 2022, BYD announced an eight-ship, CNY5bn round of car
carrier orders, two at Guangzhou Shipyard International Company and six at at
CIMC Raffles, including ships ordered by Zodiac Maritime for charter to BYD and
operation by Zodiac Maritime.
