Recently, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd (CIMC SOE), a subsidiary of CIMC Enrico Holdings Limited (CIMC Enrico), successfully launched S1062, the second 7600m³ LNG bunkering vessel built for Canada’s Seaspan.
The LNG bunkering vessel has an overall length of 112.8 meters, a beam of 18.6 meters and a design draft of 5 meters with a design speed of 13 knots.
The vessel is equipped with 2 azimuth thrusters and 2 bow thrusters for excellent. The design of this vessel integrates the latest technology which improves the capacity of the electrical storage system, further reduces operational pollution emissions and greenhouse gas emissions as well as meets green ship requirements.
Seaspan has reportedly booked three 7600m³ LNG refueling vessels with CIMC SOE. The launched S1062 is scheduled to be delivered this year, as is the first vessel S1061. The launching of this vessel will further lay a solid foundation for the subsequent sea trial and ship delivery, but also is a concentrated manifestation of CIMC’s technological innovation and market competitiveness in the field of clean energy.
Seaspan and CIMC SOE are both leaders in the shipping industry in promoting industrial upgrading and innovative development. The cooperation between the two companies will not only help promote the application of clean energy in shipping, but also facilitate the sustainable development of green energy worldwide.
CIMC SOE is an international EPC company focuses on the storage and transportation of Liquefied Gas, Gas Carrier, Cargo Handling and offshore module etc. in oil & gas field.
CIMC SOE’s fabrication base is located in Qidong City of Jiangsu Province, close to Shanghai. As a member of the biggest naval architecture and marine engineering cluster in China, CIMC SOE is qualified for superior production and construction conditions.
10 years focusing on the offshore oil & gas industry gives CIMC SOE an outstanding designing & manufacturing ability in the field of small and mid-size gas carriers, IMO C-type tanks, LNG fuel tanks, offshore oil and gas modules. CIMC SOE can independently complete the design and construction of liquefied gas carriers and tanks, and is the world’s most completed design and manufacturing enterprise for IMO C-type tanks and one of the most influential companies in the global market for small and med-size gas tankers.