AAL Shipping christens fifth methanol-ready cargo vessel in series

Singapore-based AAL Shipping formally named its newest multi-purpose cargo vessel in a ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Thursday, March 13.

Built by Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding, the methanol-ready, dual-fuel multi-purpose AAL Dubai was designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) in collaboration with AAL and Columbia Shipmanagement in compliance with DNV class rules.

It is a sister of AAL Hamburg, AAL Limassol, AAL Houston, and AAL Antwerp, which were delivered in 2024.

The 179.9-metre vessel is equipped with three heavy lift port side cranes as well as a retractable weather-deck system. Developed in-house by AAL, this weather-deck increases the clear stowage space on deck to over 5,200 square metres.

The ship can also carry up to 1,910 TEUs including 35 reefer containers.

The cargo hold is equipped with fire detection systems, CO2 fire extinguishing systems, and independent dehumidifiers. Ventilation of the hold is in accordance with the requirements for carriage of dangerous cargo.

The remaining vessels in the same series will be delivered to AAL by the end of 2026.