Qing River's first new energy cruise sets sail
2024-05-26 19:05:45
By Chen Si, Yichang International Communication Studio
The cruise ship Yishui became the first new energy ship on the Qing River after setting sail on May 18. Since its first voyage, Yishui has received nearly 1,000 visitors.
Named after the ancient name of the Qing River, the ship is 22.8 meters long, 5.2 meters wide and uses pure lithium iron phosphate batteries. It has a gross tonnage of 71 tonnes, can carry 42 people and sails at a top speed of 18 kilometers per hour over six hours with a full charge.
The cruise ship Yishui became the first new energy ship on the Qing River after setting sail on May 18. Since its first voyage, Yishui has received nearly 1,000 visitors.
Named after the ancient name of the Qing River, the ship is 22.8 meters long, 5.2 meters wide and uses pure lithium iron phosphate batteries. It has a gross tonnage of 71 tonnes, can carry 42 people and sails at a top speed of 18 kilometers per hour over six hours with a full charge.
People enjoy the view of the Qing River on board Yishui.
“Yishui is a monohull, single-deck ship with a mixed steel and aluminum structure and all-electric propulsion. It has zero pollution, zero emissions, low noise, low vibration, low operating costs and is both safe and comfortable," said Peng Changping, deputy general manager of Hunan Haiquan Yacht Co., Ltd., who designed and built the boat.
Peng added: "We estimate that the ship can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 120 tonnes per year."
Changyang Tujia Autonomous County is advancing the electrification of ships along the Qing River. They are also accelerating construction on shore power facilities with the aim of creating a green, all-electric Qing River Gallery Scenic Area.
Yishui uses dual-port DC charging. It has a range of more than 200 kilometers, and can be charged fully in six hours with two charging guns.
At present, the electric energy supply station in Qing River Gallery Scenic Area is running well. Two new energy passenger ferries are under construction and are expected to be put into use by the end of this year.
