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trend that started in the signed by Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd “LNG signi? cantly reduces key emis-

United States is spreading (WinGD), speci? cally the 12-cylinder sions; it is the best available solution with to the world, as global con- X92 DF engines. “They will be rated 99% less sulfur emissions, 99% less par- tainershipping giant CMA 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, making them the ticulate matters, 85% less nitrogen oxides

CGM announced its inten- most powerful gas and dual-fuel engines emissions and up to 25% less CO2 emis-

A tion to out? t its series of new ever built,” said Gérard. “The dual fuel sions. The choice for LNG helps us com- 22,000 TEU containerships with LNG- auxiliary engines are not yet selected.” ply with the regulations that will be in ef- fueled engines. The move to ‘clean fuel’ “LNG will make up over 98 per cent fect in 2020 but above all, we think that by in the maritime sector has been rapid, of the ship fuel used to run these ships. choosing LNG, we will be ahead of future spurred by new rules from the Interna- Marine gas oil which will be used for regulations as ongoing talks tend to pre- tional Maritime Organization set to enter ignition in the combustion chambers of pare for more binding regulations in the force in 2020 which drastically reduces these engine, will constitute just a small future against polluting emissions and the the amount of allowable sulfur in marine percentage of the overall ship fuel usage need to use clean energies,” said Gérard. fuel. As ship owners mull options, the (less than 2%),” said Gérard CMA CGM currently has 462 vessels move by CMA CGM is a watershed mo- According to the ship owner, the proj- calling on 420 ports on ? ve continents, ment in the large containership sector. ect is not without challenges. and it said that with LNG its Energy Ef? - “We have made the bold decision to “If we look at today’s use of LNG on ciency Design Index (EEDI) which mea- equip our future 22,000 TEUs vessels containerships, we are talking about sures a ship’s environmental footprint with a technology ? rmly focused on the ships with a capacity of about 3,000 is improved by 20% compared to ships protection of the environment,” said Ro- TEUs. With our decision LNG will be only propelled by fuel oil. The move to dolphe Saadé, CMA CGM Group CEO. used on giant vessels in 2020,” said Gé- LNG as fuel for ships of this size will re- “By choosing LNG, CMA CGM con- rard. “So we have worked a lot over the quire more than an investment in ships, ? rms its ambition to be a leading force years both within the group and with also an investment – with port and LNG in the industry in environmental protec- leaders in the LNG-industry. Our deci- suppliers – in adapted infrastructure to tion by being a pioneer in innovative and sion will use what exists today but to support the initiative.

eco-responsible technologies.” a larger scale. For example, one of our “Today, our historic decision to move

The new ships will be built by the challenges was the optimization of the towards LNG for the nine future 22,000- shipyards group China State Shipbuild- LNG tank within the hull of the vessel, TEUs containerships that will start to ing Corporation – (Shanghai Waigaoqiao to cope with its desired capacity and join our ? eet in 2020 represent a great

Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Hudong-Zhon- sloshing effect. The result is a single tank accelerator for the entire industry,” said ghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd), ac- underneath the deckhouse and slightly Gérard. “As a matter of fact, it will ben- cording to Ludovic Gérard, Vice President protruding in the cargo hold, designed e? t fully from the new supply chains of CMA Ships. “These vessels will be the by GTT and approved by Bureau Veritas we are going to create and strengthen largest newbuilt ocean-going container- as classi? cation society.” to serve large-capacity ships. Imagine ships in the world to run on LNG, thus that our future containerships will have

The Fuel complying with the global sulphur cap 18,000 cu. m. tanks. That is why we are taking effect in 2020 and anticipating fu- In recent years the maritime industry has using our position of leader to make the ture regulations. Their delivery is expect- been in the crosshairs of environmental industry cleaner and more responsible. ed throughout 2020 with one ship arriving regulators focused on reducing emissions Consequently, our investments are long- every month and a half on average.” from ships at sea. In kind, the maritime term oriented and are global.” industry has looked for new and emerging “We are currently working with our

History in the Making technologies, from fuel ‘scrubbers’ to the partners towards an operational, regulato-

TOTE Maritime made history when it use of alternative fuels. The use of LNG ry and technical framework that will allow ordered a pair of LNG-fueled contain- has emerged as an early favorite, as com- a ship to receive LNG without disrupt- erships, the world’s ? rst, which were pared to heavy fuel oil it offers: ing commercial operations. Some major built and delivered by General Dynam- -- up to 25% less CO2 ports, for example in Northern Europe, are ics NASSCO in San Diego. The ships, -- 99% less sulphur emissions very dynamic in terms of supply chain for

Isla Bella and Perla Del Caribe were de- -- 99% less ? ne particles LNG and we anticipate new infrastruc- livered as a part of a two-ship contract -- 85% less nitrogen oxides emissions tures in Asia, for example,” said Gérard.

signed in December 2012 with TOTE, making the 764-foot long Marlin Class containerships will be the largest dry

CMA CGM By the Numbers cargo ships powered by LNG.

The announcement from CMA CGM is

Revenue $16 billion signi? cant as these will be the largest ships in the sector to sport the new technology.

Volume transported 15.6 million TEU/year “This is both a real turning point for our group and a strong signal sent to the

Fleet 462 entire industry. Of course, this decision comes after years of research and work,

Company owned 166 both within the CMA CGM Group and outside,” said Gérard. “The choice we

Capacity 2.2 million TEU are making regarding LNG is just the beginning because we are thinking long

Agencies, global 600 term and we are always working on new innovations. We will continue our efforts

Ports of Call 420 in 160 countries to build and strengthen a new strong and ef? cient LNG supply chain.”

Employees 29,000

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