CMA CGM Takes Delivery of 8,454-TEU LNG-Powered Ship for Asia–ECSA Service

Chinese shipbuilder New Times Shipyard (NTS), also known as New Century Shipyard, has delivered the CMA CGM Pacific, an LNG-powered container ship with a capacity of 8,454 TEUs. The new vessel will join the SEAS3 service connecting Asia with the East Coast of South America (ECSA), jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk.

The vessel is the third of four sister ships being built by NTS for Singapore-based non-operating shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). The CMA CGM Pacific follows the CMA CGM Indian, delivered in September. The final vessel in the series, the CMA CGM Austral, is expected to be delivered in November. All four ships are committed to CMA CGM under long-term charter agreements.

CMA CGM Pacific: Vessel Specifications

The CMA CGM Pacific and its sister ships are based on the Sealion 8000 LNG design developed by SDARI. The vessels feature a compact design, measuring 260 meters in length and 45.6 meters in beam, with space for 18 rows of containers across their width and a deadweight capacity of approximately 101,000 tonnes.

The vessels are equipped with 1,300 reefer plugs and powered by Everllence 6G80ME-C10.5-GI-EGRTC main engines, formerly known under the MAN B&W name. The engines deliver 24,800 kW of power, allowing the ships to reach a maximum speed of 21 knots.

Source: MundoMarítimo

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