China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s (CSSC) Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute has obtained preliminary permission for a 27,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership.
This massive vessel, Green Sealion 27500, sets a new world record for TEU capacity and was revealed on 3 September at the SMM Hamburg Maritime Exhibition and obtained its Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate from the DNV classification society.
The ship reportedly increases cargo capacity but has a highly optimised hull shape for increased fuel economy. Due to its connectivity with shore power sources, the Green Sealion 27500 can operate with zero emissions while moored.
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In addition to the 27,500 TEU containership, CSSC unveiled a number of other vessel designs:
- The Green Sealion 20000: a 20,000 TEU ammonia dual-fuel containership.
- The Green Sealion 16000: 16,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership built with increased energy efficiency and a wide-body construction to maximise cargo room while minimising environmental effects.
- Two modern liquefied gas carriers: a 103,000 cubic metre Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) and a 93,000 cubic metre Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), both designed to transport LPG, ethane, and ammonia using cutting-edge propulsion and energy-saving technology.
