On May 20, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co.,Ltd.(CIMC SOE) delivered the fifth set of 3,400 m3 stainless steel LNG (Ammonia-Methanol Reserved) fuel tank to TGE Marine, which marks the maturity of CIMC SOE’s technical strengths in medium-large stainless steel C-type tanks production.
The series consists of 8 boat sets, each with 1 amphoric tank and 2 stainless steel enclosed compartments installed on the top of the tank, which will be installed on Hoegh Autolines’ 9100 dual fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) at China Merchants Heavy Industry after delivery.
The ship is classified by DNV, which prepares ammonia fuel and methanol fuel while using LNG as fuel, and is the first car carrier ready to operate carbon neutral ammonia fuel, and will also become the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier, and the new ship is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2024.
The project team of CIMC SOE has delivered the third, fourth and fifth ship sets of liquid tanks ahead of schedule, which has been highly recognized by the client TGE Marine, shipyard and ship owner. Currently, the sixth ship set of tank of the series is expected to be delivered in July, and the seventh and eighth ship sets of the tanks will also be completed and delivered during the year.