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Hudong Zhonghua inks contract to build LNG bunkering vesselHudong Zhonghua inks contract to build LNG bunkering vessel

CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding is to build a 14,000 cu m LNG refueling vessel for domestic LNG industry player, Anhui Changjiang LNG Company.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 26, 2022

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The vessel, measuring in 130 metres length and 23.6 metres width, the design is independently developed by Hudong-Zhonghua, could provide both LNG refueling and transportation services for direct river-sea routes. 

Anhui Changjiang LNG Company is engaged in construction and operation of Wuhu LNG river station, which is the first domestic LNG river receiving and transition station project. Having an annual LNG receiving capacity of 1.5m tons, the station will have three LNG loading and uploading berths, one container berth and one LNG refueling berth. 

The vessel is scheduled to be operational in August 2024.

Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering has been underway in the Port of Shanghai since March this year for LNG-powered containerships belonging to CMA CGM.

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About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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