Recently, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd (CIMC SOE), a subsidiary of CIMC Enric, secured orders for two 20,000 m³ LNG carriers and one 18,900 m³ LNG bunkering vessel.
To date, CIMC SOE has secured a total of 10 20,000 m³ LNG bunkering vessels of the same type, along with three 18,900 m³ LNG bunkering vessels.
It is reported that CIMC SOE has now completed production preparations for its 18,900 m³ series of LNG bunkering vessels, with construction scheduled to commence in the second half of this year to further optimize its product portfolio and construction cadence. The 20,000 m³ LNG bunkering vessel project is progressing steadily.
Through the parallel construction and staggered delivery of multiple vessel types, CIMC Enric is progressively establishing a rhythmic, serialized production system for liquefied gas carriers. This approach not only enables flexible responses to diverse customer requirements but also lays a solid foundation for securing subsequent orders and consolidating its market leadership position.
As a global leader in the small-to-medium-sized liquefied gas carrier market, CIMC Enric continuously optimizes vessel designs and applies green technologies such as dual-fuel electric propulsion to help shipowners achieve low-carbon shipping transformation. The acquisition of these two new vessel orders not only demonstrates the international market’s high recognition of CIMC Enric’s design and construction capabilities but also provides crucial support for deepening its LNG bunkering vessel product portfolio and accumulating operational experience across diverse scenarios.
Against the backdrop of accelerating energy transition in the global shipping industry, LNG’s role as a critical bridge fuel is increasingly prominent, driving sustained market demand for specialized, high-efficiency LNG bunkering facilities. CIMC Enric will continue collaborating with industry partners to advance innovation and adoption of green marine technologies, jointly building cleaner, more sustainable shipping infrastructure.