China has delivered its first domestically built large-scale dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) passenger ship, GNV·VIRGO, in the southern port city of Guangzhou on 23 October 2025.
The newly built vessel can operate on both conventional fuel and cleaner liquefied natural gas (LNG). Per reports, the ship was designed and built with fully independent intellectual property rights, showing the nation’s growing capability in advanced shipbuilding technology.
According to Chinese media, industry observers have said that progress in developing clean-energy vessels is expected to have a significant influence on the global shipping industry and could help accelerate the transition towards sustainability across the maritime sector.
The GNV·VIRGO has 12 decks equipped with a range of passenger amenities, including a self-service restaurant, café, and observation lounge. It contains 485 cabins and can accommodate up to 1,800 passengers and over 550 vehicles.
Designed primarily for short-sea transportation, the vessel is expected to connect islands and coastal
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