CIMC SOE delivered its first LNG Bunkering vessel to Avenir

On October 8, Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE), a subsidiary of CIMC Enric, delivered the first 7,500m3 LNG carrying and bunkering vessel to Avenir in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province.

The vessel has a total length of 115.8 meters, a width of 19 meters, and a depth of 11.80 meters. It is equipped with two Type-C LNG cargo tanks.

The vessel features a safe and maintenance-free independent C-tank and operates on LNG BOG as fuel. All leading equipment including electric propulsion, dual-fuel generator sets, and efficient azimuth thrusters are geared up onboard the vessel. It meets the requirements of an ice-class 1B and has a complete LNG bunkering function.

CIMC SOE designed and built its first LNG bunkering vessel. Following this, several subsequent LNG bunkering vessels are also in progress as planned.

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Avenir LNG Limited is a joint venture between Stolt-Nielsen, Hoegh LNG, and Golar LNG. Avenir LNG Limited focuses on small-scale LNG transport and LNG bunkering.

CIMC SOE is a leader in the market segment of small and medium-sized liquefied gas vessels. The company has delivered more than 30 series of 5,000m³LPG, 12,000m³LEG, 17,000m³LEG, 16,500m³LPG, 22,000m³LEG, 2,7500m³ multi-purpose LNG carrier, and 38,000m³LEG ships, ranking among the top in the global market share.

Source Xindemarinenews