On October 15, CSSC (Tianjin) Shipbuilding—a subsidiary of Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC)—delivered the “CMA CGM Lorenzaccio,” a 15,000 TEU-class methanol dual-fuel container ship built for the French shipping group CMA CGM, 16 days ahead of the contractual delivery date.
The “CMA CGM Lorenzaccio” is the fifth methanol dual-fuel container ship delivered by CSSC (Tianjin) Shipbuilding this year. Measuring approximately 360 meters in length and 51 meters in breadth, the vessel has a design capacity of 16,136 TEU. Equipped with an advanced methanol dual-fuel propulsion system, it offers significant advantages in terms of eco-friendliness, energy efficiency, and environmental protection, making it a key vessel type for the global shipping industry’s low-carbon transition.
At the design optimization level, the vessel incorporates multiple energy-saving and low-carbon technologies: it adopts a refined hull line optimization design, combined with high-efficiency propellers, energy-saving rudder bulbs, and other appendage energy-saving devices, effectively reducing navigation resistance and main engine fuel consumption; it is equipped with a full-process energy efficiency management system, intelligent engine room monitoring, and a cargo hold management system. While ensuring container carrying capacity, it further optimizes the vessel’s operational energy efficiency, helping the shipowner control route operating costs and avoid global carbon tax and carbon emission compliance risks.
Furthermore, the vessels are constructed in strict accordance with the latest international classification society standards, featuring comprehensive upgrades in structural safety, navigational stability, and cargo suitability; they are capable of accommodating a diverse range of deep-sea transport requirements, including standard containers, refrigerated containers, and containers for hazardous materials.
The successful delivery of this vessel marks a significant achievement for CSSC (Tianjin) Shipbuilding in advancing its commitment to green development and high-end shipbuilding. The company has now successfully implemented a “two-in-one” sea trial model for this series of vessels, signaling a new phase in the batch construction of eco-friendly ships and further strengthening its competitive edge in the global market for large, methanol dual-fuel container ships.