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Sources told LNG Prime on Monday that CMA CGM is interested in booking approximately ten LNG dual-fuel vessels with a capacity of 22,000-24,000 teu.
Maersk is also considering a similar order, but the exact specifications were unclear.
No further details have been revealed.
CMA CGM is one of the world’s largest backers of LNG as a fuel, with a large fleet of LNG dual-fuel vessels.
The shipping firm recently took delivery of CMA CGM Notre Dame from China’s Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, saying it is the world’s largest LNG-powered containership.
On the other hand, Maersk continues to expand its fleet of LNG dual-fuel vessels after announcing in August 2024 that it was in the process of signing orders and charter deals for up to 60 dual-fuel containerships, including LNG dual-fuel vessels.
This move represented a significant turn for the shipping company, which had been one of the biggest supporters of methanol-powered ships.
Earlier this year, Maersk confirmed that it had signed a shipbuilding deal with China’s New Times Shipbuilding for 8 LNG dual-fuel container vessels with a capacity of 18,600 teu.
The global fleet of LNG-powered vessels continues to expand, with container vessels and car carriers leading the pack.
DNV’s latest data shows that there are now 914 LNG-powered ships in operation and 654 LNG-fueled vessels on order.
Moreover, 244 LNG-powered containerships and 145 LNG-powered car carriers are in operation, followed by 95 oil/chemical tankers, and 88 crude carriers.
As per vessels on order, LNG-powered containerships account for a big part of the orders with 410 units. Shipping firms also ordered 101 car carriers, 44 crude oil tankers, and 33 cruise ships.
