NS GUANGZHOU

NS GUANGZHOU (IMO: 9954955) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. It has an overall length of 656 feets and a beam of 105 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 538010508
• IMO: 9954955
• Call Sign: V7A6146
• Flag State: Marshall Islands
• Vessel Type: Nuclear-Powered Vessel / Container Ship
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 228,966 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 232,837 DWT
• Length Overall: 399.9 m
• Beam: 61.5 m
• Draft: 16.5 m
• TEU Capacity: 23,000 TEU
• Year Built: 2024

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Nuclear Steam Turbine
• Nuclear Reactor: High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (HTGR)
• Propeller: Fixed Pitch Propeller
• Service Speed: Approximately 22 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.
• Location: Shanghai, China
• Hull Number: H1863A

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: COSCO Shipping Holdings
• Operator: COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd.
• Commercial Manager: COSCO Shipping Lines
• Home Port: Shanghai, China

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Active
• Navigation Status: Under Way Using Engine

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Route: Asia – Europe
• Service: Far East to Northern Europe trade lanes
• Port Calls: Major container terminals across Asia, Middle East, and European ports

Vessel Description

NS Guangzhou is a ultra-large nuclear-powered container vessel operated under the COSCO Shipping fleet and registered under the Marshall Islands flag. She represents a significant milestone in commercial maritime history as one of the world's first nuclear-powered commercial container ships, reflecting China's strategic ambitions in zero-emission deep-sea shipping. With a TEU capacity of approximately 23,000 units and a length approaching 400 meters, she ranks among the largest container vessels afloat. Her nuclear propulsion system is designed to eliminate conventional marine fuel consumption on deep-sea voyages, significantly reducing carbon emissions over her operational life. The vessel is deployed on high-volume long-haul trade routes, primarily connecting major Asian manufacturing hubs with European consumer markets.