You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence Asia/Pacific News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features Asia / Pacific Bulk Carrier Converted to Boxship for First Time in China Bulk Carrier Converted to Boxship for First Time in China by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday June 17, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The conversion took around six months to complete. Image Credit: CCS China has completed what is described as the world's first conversion of an 80,000 DWT bulk carrier into a container ship, as well as the largest bulk-to-container conversion project completed to date. The conversion of the Guang Qi De Er Ta was completed on June 10 at Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard , China Classification Society (CCS) said in a press release on Monday . The Kamsarmax bulker was originally built in 2012 . According to CCS, the six-month project transformed the vessel from a conventional bulk carrier into a 3,600 TEU container ship. CCS said the project involved extensive structural modifications, including the conversion of seven cargo holds into 13 container bays fitted with cell guides, the installation of a new container lashing system and upgrades to supporting ship systems. The vessel's wheelhouse was also raised to allow containers to be stacked on deck while maintaining visibility requirements. The classification society said the project provides valuable experience for future large-scale vessel conversion projects. It is unclear who will operate the vessel. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Greek Study Finds No Major Technical Barriers to Floating Nuclear Plants The study finds regulation and public acceptance, not technology, are the main hu