MSC’s LNG-powered containership completes trials in China

MSC’s LNG dual-fuel containership, MSC Carmela, has completed its trials in China, according to shipbuilder Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC).

The containership with a capacity of 16,000 teu wrapped up the “two-in-one” trial on Tuesday.

This includes both diesel and gas trials.

DSIC did not provide further details regarding the vessel.

MSC’s LNG-powered containership completes trials in China
Image: DSIC

The shipbuilder previously said it is building eight LNG dual-fuel containerships with a capacity of 16,000 teu for Switzerland-based shipping giant MSC.

In October, DSIC, handed over MSC Mariacristina, the first LNG dual-fuel vessel in this batch.

The newbuild is 366 meters long and 51 meters wide, and can carry more than 16,200 standard containers.

DSIC said the main WinGD engine has the iCER diesel energy-saving tech.

Also, the containership and its sister vessels feature a type B LNG tank independently designed and built by DSIC.

The tanks, made of 9 percent nickel steel, have a capacity of 13,000 cbm.

DSIC claims these are the world’s largest type B LNG fuel tanks.

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