According to CCTV news, on May 27, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation(DSIC) under China State Shipbuilding Corporation(CSSC), completed the launching of its first independently researched and built 75,000 m³ LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier, which also means that China has added another shipyard with the ability to build the highest-end ships.
The LNG Carrier has an overall length of 295 meters, a beam of 46.4 meters and a cargo hold of 175,000 m³. It is the most mainstream LNG Carrier in the world and can berth at most of the world’s large LNG terminals, providing excellent portability and ship-to-shore compatibility.
It is worth mentioning that the new shipbuilding is equipped with the latest LNG dual-fuel low-speed main engine with integrated Intelligent Control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (ICER) system.
This innovative configuration not only ensures that both oil and gas modes comply with the highest emission standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), but also demonstrates DSIC’s leadership in environmental technology.
In terms of design, this LNG carrier further optimizes the hydrodynamic performance and enhances the safety redundancy of the propulsion system by utilizing the new double stern fin line type and air lubrication system. These design details not only enhance the sailing efficiency, but also ensure safety during navigation.
For the cargo containment system, this LNG carrier adopts the GTT MARK III Flex cargo containment system solution with a daily evaporation rate as low as 0.085%, which, together with the re-liquefaction unit, is able to flexibly and efficiently handle LNG evaporated gas.
Up to now, the number of DSIC’s handheld LNG carrier orders has reached 15, with schedules up to 2028, and DSIC has realized batch design, batch order taking and batch construction of large LNG carriers.
Subsequently, this LNG carrier is scheduled to be delivered in mid-August 2025 after completing the commissioning of the underwater mooring and the construction of the cargo containment system.