Recently, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “CIMC SOE”) signed another 1+1 20,000m³ LNG bunkering vessel order with a European shipowner through Rensen-Driessen, marking the sixth order for the same vessel type secured by the company. According to the plan, the new LNG bunkering vessel is scheduled for delivery in September 2027, with the optional vessel set for December 2027.
The European shipowner had previously placed an order for one LNG bunkering vessel with the company in April this year, making this the second order for the same vessel type within just two months. The consecutive orders for this vessel type not only reflect the European client's recognition of CIMC SOE's capabilities in LNG bunkering vessel design and construction but also demonstrate their trust in the company.
The 20,000m³ LNG bunkering vessel is one of the mainstream vessel types in the global LNG bunkering market. With a total length of 160 meters, a beam of 25 meters, and a design speed of 15.5 knots, the vessel is equipped with a WINGD dual-fuel main engine featuring iCER technology. Additionally, it can be optionally fitted with a high-voltage shore power system, significantly reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions throughout its lifecycle, effectively addressing the increasingly stringent environmental demands of the global shipping industry.
Unlike traditional LNG bunkering vessels, this vessel type requires higher technical specifications. It integrates storage, transportation, and ship-to-ship bunkering functions, offering flexible services for port fueling and offshore floating storage. Furthermore, CIMC SOE's R&D team has conducted in-depth research and optimized the design of the cargo containment system, achieving a lower boil-off rate compared to other vessels of the same size in the market. This reduces operational costs, delivering both economic and environmental benefits.
With its outstanding design capabilities, efficient construction standards, and high-quality service, CIMC SOE has earned strong recognition from clients worldwide. The signing of this sixth order further solidifies the company's leading position in the international market for small and medium-sized liquefied gas carriers and bunkering vessels. As the global shipping industry's demand for green fuels continues to grow, CIMC SOE will remain driven by technological innovation, advancing the R&D and application of clean-fuel vessels such as LNG, methanol, and ammonia, accelerating the industry's transition toward a zero-carbon future!
