Exclusive: CSSC, CMA CGM pen record-breaking deal for 16 ultra-large boxships worth $3 bln

In a significant development for China’s shipbuilding industry, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and French liner heavyweight CMA CGM have inked an agreement to construct 16 large container ships worth more than 21 billion Yuan ($3.06 billion).

The order comprises of twelve 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel powered large container ships and four 23,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel powered Ultra Large Container Carriers (ULCCs), CMA CGM Spokesperson confirmed to Offshore Energy.

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Dalian begins works on new MSC LNG-powered 16,000 TEU vessel

Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has begun the construction of the 10th LNG-powered 16,000 TEU container ship for the Swiss shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).

Works on the new container vessel, which will be fuelled with liquefied natural gas (LNG), started on 3 April 2023.

The boxship’s overall length will be approximately 366 meters, its breadth will be 51 meters, and it will be able to carry over 16,200 standard...

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Research and Training Vessel News Roundup | January 17 – Deliveries in China and UAE, Russian survey vessel launch and future US Navy oceanographic ship

A Chinese science institute has taken delivery of a large mothership for unmanned craft that is itself capable of autonomous sailings while a UAE operator welcomes a newb ..

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