Now it's back to the big ones.
It appears the marine architects and engineers overcame some of the concerns that the LNG fueling system would take space that could hold additional containers.
First up, The LoadStar, 25 September:
CMA CGM today launched the world’s largest LNG-powered ship at China’s Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard.And the Hat Tip to FreightWaves
The 23,000 teu CMA CGM Jaques Saade is the first in a series of nine vessels that will run on what is considered to be the most environmentally friendly fuel.
The French carrier said LNG reduced sulphur oxide and fine particle emissions by 99%, nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 85% and CO2 emissions by around 20%.
It is named in honour of CMA CGM founder Jacques Saade, who died last year....MORE
CMA CGM unveils LNG-fueled box ship giant (VIDEO)
These aren't just the world's largest LNG powered box ships, they are within 756 TEU's (3.3% smaller) of being the world's biggest, period:
As The World's Largest Container Ship Completes Its Maiden Voyage from China to Europe, A Call For Even Bigger Behemoths
Finally, from the company, the ship is just so freakin' big:
THE WORLD’S FIRST 23,000-TEU CONTAINERSHIP POWERED BY LNG
By choosing LNG, the CMA CGM Group is confirming its resolute commitment to environmental protection and the energy transition of the maritime industry....MORE
If interested see also June's: "CMA CGM to Have 20 LNG-Powered Containerships by 2022"
