The world’s first ammonia-ready container ship CMA CGM Masai Mara has celebrated two major milestones in its construction process. Namely, the engineering marvel was christened at a special ceremony hosted by the Chinese shipbuilder Qingdao Shipyard on April 27, before being officially delivered on May 23.
Feature Rich
The 5,900 TEU vessel was built for Belgian shipowner CMB and the boxship will be operated by French liner major CMA CGM. The CMA CGM Masai Mara stretches 240 meters in length, 42.8 meters in width, and has a maximum packing capacity of 6,014 boxes, including 1,150 refrigerated containers. Its advanced features include a high level of automation and an innovative ammonia/diesel dual-fuel propulsion system.
The shipbuilder said that the vessel has low energy consumption and that its design features allow for compliance with all the latest regulations of the International Maritime Organization. The vessel belongs to a new generation of medium-sized containerships optimized for regional container transportation and can be deployed on various non-polar global routes, offering flexibility in their utilization.
Largest Container Ships
These particular vessels represent the largest container ship currently under construction in Shandong Province. The deal between CMB and Qingdao builds on the close relationship between the duo forged on the construction of a 206.000 dwt bulk carrier. Qingdao Shipyard recently inked a significant contract with the renowned shipowner Norwegian Seatankers Group for the construction of 4+4 82,000DWT bulk carriers.
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Source: Offshoreenergy
