On November 9, CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard successfully completed the “three-in-one” sea trials for the first 175,000 m³ LNG carrier built for Shandong Marine Energy. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in 2027.
The vessel has an overall length of 298.5 meters and a beam of 46 meters, and it is equipped with a Mark III Flex membrane containment system. With 178 access points (APs) installed throughout the vessel and handheld terminals connected directly to an intelligent platform, crew members can monitor the status of the entire vessel in real time from any location on board. The vessel incorporates 68 distinct optimizations—prioritizing low energy consumption, reduced emissions, and intelligent monitoring—ensuring that it is “future-ready” from the moment it enters service.
Jiangnan Shipyard stated that the vessel fully incorporates the 2.0-version construction processes and methodologies. Through targeted planning and the formalization of 43 standardized workflows, the shipbuilder reduced the dry-dock cycle to 83 days—a 20-day improvement over the previous series. By the time of launching, all key milestones had been achieved: scaffolding within the containment areas was completely removed, the engine room electrical network was fully energized, and the cargo dome was installed in its entirety. Furthermore, the liquid cargo system reached a state ready for commissioning ahead of schedule.