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Contact UsOn April 15, the world’s first and largest 24,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel powered ultra-large container ship, the CMA CGM SEINE, was named and delivered at the Changxing Island shipbuilding base in Shanghai. Built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), for France’s CMA CGM Group, the vessel is set to commence service on the Far East-Europe route on April 18. This milestone further solidifies CSSC’s leading position in the global ultra-large dual-fuel container ship sector and highlights China’s growing influence and competitiveness in shipbuilding, thanks to its independently developed advanced manufacturing system encompassing R&D, design, construction, and supporting technologies.
The CMA CGM SEINE is the latest "green cargo giant" and "maritime behemoth" custom-built by Hudong-Zhonghua for CMA CGM, following the successful construction of 23,000 TEU dual-fuel container ships. A total of four vessels in this series will be delivered. With an overall length of 399 meters, a beam of 61.3 meters, a depth of 33.5 meters, and a design draft of 14.5 meters, the ship can carry 220,000 tons of cargo, accommodating up to 23,876 containers—including 2,200 refrigerated containers—with a maximum stacking height of 24 layers, equivalent to a 25-story building.
As the world’s largest dual-fuel container ship to date, the CMA CGM SEINE features an LNG-powered design, with its standout innovation being a unique "green heart"—an 18,600 cubic meter MARK III membrane-type fuel tank. The LNG stored onboard provides enough "green power" for a single voyage of nearly 20,000 nautical miles. The vessel meets the world’s most stringent emission standards, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 20%, nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emissions by up to 85%, and particulate matter (PM) and sulfur oxide (SOₓ) emissions by 99% compared to conventional fuel-powered ships, significantly minimizing environmental impact.
Our company is honored to have supplied the full suite of lighting equipment for this colossal vessel. We extend our sincere gratitude to the shipowner and shipyard for their trust and support in our marine lighting solutions. This opportunity has allowed us to showcase our product excellence, and we look forward to further collaborations in the future as we navigate toward broader horizons in the global market.
