Recently, Chinese shipbuilder Changhong International successfully held the keel-laying ceremony for the first two 10,300 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships (CHB2037/CHB2038) ordered by MSC. This marks the official transition of the series’ construction into the critical docking phase, laying a solid foundation for the project’s subsequent smooth progress.
This series of ships, jointly developed by CIMC Ocean Engineering Design & Research Institute (CIMC ORIC) and Changhong International, represents a new generation of technologically advanced, environmentally friendly container ships with a capacity of 10,000 TEUs. Featuring LNG dual-fuel main engines and generators, along with a hybrid high/low-pressure gas supply system, the design incorporates cutting-edge ammonia-ready and methanol-ready capabilities. This forward-thinking approach paves the way for carbon-neutral shipping in the future.
The optimized hull line design of this ship type aligns with the shipowner’s multi-objective operation plan, delivering excellent performance and featuring core technical characteristics such as high speed and low fuel consumption. It adopts a dual-island layout and is equipped with the largest Type-C LNG fuel tank in its class. Whether operating in LNG mode or fuel oil mode, its endurance can meet the demand for a single round trip on China-Europe or China-US routes, providing the shipowner with great flexibility in operations.
The project involves a total of 10 vessels, and the two ships undergoing keel laying are classed by DNV. The ships are nearly 300 meters long, 45.6 meters wide, and have a designed speed of 20 knots.