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Bureau Veritas to Class CMA CGM's LNG-Fuelled 22,000 TEU Box Ships
Bureau Veritas (BV) today announced that it will be responsible for the classification of CMA CGM S.A.'s (CMA CGM's) nine new 22,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered containerships.
Alongside the news, Gaztransport et Technigaz SA (GTT) announced that it will design cryogenic tanks for the newbuilds, which will be built by the shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co. Ltd. (Hudong-Zhonghua).
The LNG fuel tanks will represent a capacity of 18,600 cubic metres (cbm) per ship, says GTT, noting that the membrane insulation system Mark III has been chosen to optimise space.
"This is a breakthrough order for gas fuelled shipping – both in scale and in the use of a membrane containment system," said Philippe Donche-Gay, President, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.
"Bureau Veritas has been supporting the project throughout, providing assistance to ensure the requirements for the safe use of LNG are addressed."
Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of GTT, commenting on the news, said: "this order is a game-changer. It marks the adoption of clean fuels by the container ships’ industry. GTT is proud to work side by side with CMA CGM and Hudong-Zhonghua within this revolution."
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 655.50 | 2.00 | 808.50 | 4.50 |
| Rotterdam | 619.00 | 0.00 | 789.00 | 8.00 |
| Houston | 628.50 | 7.50 | 812.50 | 1.50 |
| Fujairah | 653.50 | 4.50 | 900.00 | 2.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 672.00 | 0.50 | 885.00 | 7.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 639.00 | 2.50 | 827.50 | 2.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 727.50 | 1.50 | 933.50 | 5.00 |
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