CMA CGM orders twelve LNG-powered containerships in China

French shipping group CMA CGM has ordered twelve additional LNG-powered containerships at two Chinese yards, cementing its position as one of the world’s largest owners of such vessels.

Hudong-Zhonghua and Jiangnan Shipyard will each build six LNG-powered ships for CMA CGM, parent China State Shipbuilding Corporation said on Friday.

To remind, LNG Prime reported on this development in early April.

Hudong will build 13,000 TEU ships while Jiangnan will construct 15,000 TEU vessels. The yards should deliver the ships to the owner by mid-2024.

CSSC did not reveal the price tag of the order. Sources previously said the price would reach more than $140 million per vessel.

In addition, the order also includes ten conventionally powered 5,500 TEU vessels, making it the largest single containership order for CSSC, it said.

The new LNG-powered vessels will feature GTT’s Mark III containment system and WinGD’s dual-fuel propulsion, such as the nine ULCVs already under construction at the two yards.

Hudong is building five ultra-large containerships for CMA CGM, while Jiangnan is constructing four. These nine ULCVs are the world’s largest LNG-powered vessels.

CMA CGM took delivery of the seventh vessel in this batch last month with two more to follow.

Besides these giants, Jiangnan is also building five 15,000 TEU LNG-powered vessels for CMA CGM.

The French firm is heavily investing in LNG as fuel as it looks to comply with stricter rules and slash emissions. Prior to this order, CMA CGM expected to have 32 LNG-powered ships in its fleet by 2022.

Most Popular

Shell wraps up acquisition of Pavilion Energy

UK-based LNG giant Shell has completed its previously announced acquisition of Singapore's Pavilion Energy.

India’s ONGC approves Mozambique LNG investment

India’s state-run ONGC has approved an investment by its unit, ONGC Videsh, into the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG joint venture, which is developing a 12.8 mtpa liquefaction plant at the Afungi complex.

Australia’s Viva Energy seeks FSRU for Geelong project

Australia’s Viva Energy is looking to secure a floating storage and regasification Unit (FSRU) for its proposed LNG import terminal in Geelong, Australia.

More News Like This

QatarEnergy LNG carrier completes trials in China

A 174,000-cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier built as part of the massive QatarEnergy shipbuilding program has completed its trials in China, according to Hudong-Zhonghua.

PIL welcomes new LNG-fueled containership in its fleet

Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) has added the fourth LNG-powered vessel built by China’s Jiangnan to its fleet.

CMA CGM’s LNG-powered giant nears delivery in China

CMA CGM's first in a new series of 23,000-teu LNG dual-fuel containerships has completed its trials, according to Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua.

CMA CGM books more LNG-powered containerships in China

French shipping giant CMA CGM, one of the world's largest backers of LNG fuel, has ordered a new batch of LNG dual-fuel container vessels at China's Jiangnan Shipyard.