On July 10, Zhoushan Changhong International kicked off construction of the fifth 11,400-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship for OCEANROUTES in its smart workshop.
It is reported that this series of vessels was jointly developed and designed by CIMC Offshore Research Institute (CIMC ORIC) and Changhong International. The vessels have a total length of approximately 299.95 meters, a beam of 48.20 meters, and a draft of 27.0 meters, and are classified by DNV.
The vessel design incorporates key technologies such as a wide-body optimized design, the use of lightweight materials, and the integration of a dual-fuel system. Through the application of energy-saving technologies—including wind deflectors, energy-saving ducts, and high-efficiency twisted rudders—it effectively reduces main engine fuel consumption, meets the requirements of the latest regulations, and achieves an energy-saving target of more than 30% below the EEDI Phase III standard value.
The series consists of 18 vessels. Construction of the first vessel in the series began on March 30, 2026, followed by the second, third, and fourth vessels on April 10, May 15, and June 10, respectively.