Recently, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "CIMC SOE") accomplished four key project milestones—launching, delivery, keel laying, and steel cutting—within just six days. With efficient project management capabilities and mature construction technologies, the company has once again demonstrated its core competitiveness in the field of gas carriers and bunker vessels.
The 40,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier S1086 for EXMAR successfully launched
On March 25, the fourth 40,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier (Hull No.: S1086) built by CIMC SOE for EXMAR completed its undocking and launching operation. After the vessel is transferred from the dock to the river, the construction phase will transition from hull structure work to quay outfitting, system installation, and commissioning.
The milestone was witnessed by Marian Alexandru, the shipowner's site manager, along with the owner's site team; Gu Zhenhuan, LR Project Manager, and team representatives; Chen Bin, Deputy General Manager of CIMC SOE's Shipbuilding Business Division; and members of the project team.
The 40,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier S1084 for EXMAR successfully delivered and set sail
Following closely on the heels of the S1086 launching, on March 27, the second vessel (Hull No.: S1084) in the same EXMAR series successfully completed the delivery signing formalities and set sail the next day for its operational route.
As another delivery achievement of the EXMAR series, the successful departure of S1084 not only continues the strong cooperation between CIMC SOE and EXMAR but also further boosts the shipowner's confidence in the subsequent vessels in the series.
The 20,000m³ LNG bunkering vessel S1123 for Avenir LNG reached keel-laying milestone
On March 27, the 20,000m³ LNG bunkering vessel (Hull No.: S1123) built by CIMC SOE for Avenir LNG Limited successfully held its keel-laying ceremony, marking the vessel's entry into a high-intensity, fast-paced block erection phase. This milestone not only represents steady progress in the series project between the two partners but also serves as strong evidence of CIMC SOE's robust production rhythm.
The event was witnessed by Anders, Avenir LNG's Site Manager, along with the site supervision team; Chen Bin, Deputy General Manager of CIMC SOE's Shipbuilding Business Division; and other company leaders and project team members.
The 40,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier S1112 for Capital Gas successfully commenced construction
On March 30, the second 40,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier (Hull No.: S1112) built by CIMC SOE for the renowned Greek shipowner Capital Gas successfully commenced construction. The steel-cutting ceremony was witnessed by Raj Bajaj, the shipowner's site manager; Wang Xun, LR Project Manager, and team representatives; Chen Bin, Deputy General Manager of CIMC SOE's Shipbuilding Business Division; and the company's project team.
With mature construction experience already accumulated in the 40,000m³ MGC carrier sector, the project team will thoroughly summarize the practical achievements from previous vessels, continuously optimize processes and construction efficiency, and spare no effort to ensure the vessel's timely and high-quality delivery.
The successful progression of four major milestones within a short period fully demonstrates the company's efficient coordination capabilities in project management, resource allocation, and production organization, and further signifies the growing maturity of CIMC SOE's construction capabilities in the gas carrier and bunker vessel sector.
Looking ahead, CIMC SOE will continue to deepen its presence in the clean energy offshore equipment market, driven by lean management and innovation. The company will strictly control every production link to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of each vessel project, continuously enhance core product competitiveness, and provide global customers with safer, greener, and smarter marine equipment solutions, thereby contributing to the green transformation and sustainable development of the shipping industry.
