China’s Hudong-Zhonghua hits new LNG carrier delivery record

Following the delivery of the 174,000-cbm QatarEnergy LNG carrier, Mihzem, on October 30, Hudong-Zhonghua delivered another vessel of the same type, Greenenergy Moon, on October 31.

Combined with the delivery of Evergreen’s 24,000-teu container ship on October 8, the Chinese shipbuilder completed the delivery of four large LNG carriers and one ultra-large container ship within a single month.

Hudong-Zhonghua said the delivery of four fifth-generation LNG carriers in a single month sets a new record for China’s shipbuilding industry.

In September 2024, Hudong-Zhonghua set the previous record by delivering three large LNG carriers.

In addition to Greenergy Moon and Mihzem, Hudong-Zhonghua delivered Greenergy Star, owned by MOL and Cosco Shipping’s unit CSLNG, and Cosco Shipping’s Ocean Inspiration in October.

In the first ten months of this year, Hudong-Zhonghua delivered eight LNG carriers, achieving its annual target two months ahead of schedule and exceeding the production capacity doubling plan, the shipbuilder said.

Currently, the company has over 50 orders for large LNG cariers, with more than 20 vessels under construction.

Hudong-Zhongua expects this year’s total deliveries will reach 11 vessels, once again setting a new domestic single-year record.

The shipbuilder delivered eight large LNG carriers last year and six vessels in 2023.