China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) is pressing on with the construction of 175,000 cubic meter LNG carriers ordered by compatriot China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES).
Courtesy of CCS
On December 8, DSIC said it had held a keel laying ceremony for the first ship in the joint project with CMES and China Classification Society (CCS).
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The LNG carriers in this series have a total length of 295 meters, a molded width of 46.4 meters, and a molded depth of 26.2 meters with a designed service speed of 19.5 knots. The vessels will be capable of docking at most of the world’s large LNG shore stations, with excellent portability and ship-to-shore compatibility.
The first two LNG carriers at DSIC in September 2022. The companies disclosed at the time that the two newbuilds would be powered by LNG-fueled low-speed engines. The contract included options for another four vessels bringing the total up to six vessels. The two firm vessels are slated for delivery in 2026.
CMES noted that the order was in line with the company’s development fleet strategy and expansion of low-carbon business and clean energy transportation.
In May 2023, the company signed contracts with DSIC for the construction of two LNG carriers and two Aframax crude oil tankers.
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Source : Off shore energy
