On June 16, China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) (Tianjin) Shipbuilding successfully started construction of the eighth 16,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship for Minsheng Financial Leasing.
The ship has a total length of 366 meters, a beam of 51 meters, and a draft of 30.2 meters, and it can carry 16,196 standard containers.
The ship design adopts a brand-new design concept of “safety, economy, and environmental protection” and is equipped with various energy-saving equipment such as an air lubrication drag reduction system and pre-propeller energy-saving duct to maximize energy efficiency and economy. It is an energy-saving and environmentally friendly green container ship.
It is understood that the smooth commencement of construction of this ship further consolidates the strategic partnership between CSSC (Tianjin) Shipbuilding and leading global shipping companies, fully demonstrating CSSC (Tianjin) Shipbuilding’s core capabilities in the field of high-end shipbuilding, and providing valuable experience and strong confidence for undertaking more complex and high-end ship orders in the future.