CMA CGM welcomes second 24,000TEU ship in series

French shipping company the CMA CGM Group took delivery of a new container vessel from China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding on Friday, June 6.

CMA CGM Saint Germain is the second in a new series of four container vessels that each have a capacity of 24,000 TEUs and a dual-fuel propulsion system that can also run on LNG. CMA CGM Seine, the lead ship in the series, was delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua earlier this year.

The Bureau Veritas-classed newbuild has an LOA of 399 metres, a beam of 61.3 metres, a draught of 14.5 metres, and a depth of 33.5 metres. The dimensions make the newbuild one of the largest dual-fuel container vessels in the world, while the 24,000 TEUs may include up to 2,200 refrigerated containers.

The ship’s WinGD W12X92DF-2.0 dual-fuel engine is fed by GTT Mark III membrane-type LNG fuel tanks with a total capacity of 18,600 cubic metres. When operating solely on LNG, the ship can sail up to 20,000 nautical miles on a single voyage.

To address the critical sloshing challenges in large-volume LNG bunker tanks, computational fluid dynamics simulations were conducted. The verified pressure data were provided to the design unit for structural strength checks, ensuring the safety of the cargo containment system and hull support structure.

The vessel also features advanced technologies to boost operational performance and energy efficiency. Equipped with an intelligent monitoring system and a full-control system, it achieves automated precision control during berthing, significantly reducing berthing time and enhancing port operations.