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CMA CGM takes the plunge with LNG power for 22,000 teu newbuildsCMA CGM takes the plunge with LNG power for 22,000 teu newbuilds

In a groundbreaking move CMA CGM's 22,000 teu containership newbuildings are to be LNG powered.

Marcus Hand, Editor

November 7, 2017

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CMA CGM said that by making its nine 22,000 teu newbuilds to be delivered in 2020 LNG fuelled it was pursuing its firm commitment to the protection of the environment and to ocean conservation.

“We have made the bold decision to equip our future 22,000 teu vessels with a technology firmly focused on the protection of the environment. By choosing LNG, CMA CGM confirms its ambition to be a leading force in the industry in environmental protection by being a pioneer in innovative and eco-responsible technologies,” said Rodolphe Saadé, group ceo of CMA CGM.

CMA CGM said that compared to heavy fuel the ships would produce up to 25% less CO2, 99% less sulphur emissions, 99% less fine particles, and 85% less nitrogen oxides emissions. The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) also sees a 20% improvement.

Fuelled with LNG the vessels will only use a few percent of marine gas oil for the combustion chamber.

The ships will be equipped with LNG tanks, with a capacity of 18,000 cu m, will be located under the front arrangements and the upper deck will be used as the LNG management and control centre.

“The dual fuel solution that we have chosen for the propelling and auxiliary engines will allow CMA CGM to use LNG-powered ships as soon as they are delivered. This is a mature technology as well as a responsible choice completely in line with our environment policy,” Ludovic Gérard, vice president CMA Ships.

The vessels will come into service once the IMO's 0.5% sulphur cap for marine fuel comes into force on 1 January 2020.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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