ZIM Mount Blanc, one of Seaspan's LNG dual fuel vessels with a capacity of 15,000 TEU, commenced its maiden voyage after departing from the South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), reports Rotterdam's Offshore Energy.
This departure follows a twin naming ceremony held at SHI a month ago, where Seaspan introduced its second and third LNG-dual fuel containerships, namely, Zim Mount Everest and Zim Mount Blanc.
Seaspan Corporation has entrusted Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) with the construction of 10 ships, which include the LNG-powered vessels Sammy Offer and two additional sister ships.
These vessels will be added to the fleet of Zim, the Israeli liner major, through a long-term charter agreement valued at US$1.8 billion for all 10 ships.
To ensure a consistent supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for these vessels, Zim has signed a decade-long marine LNG sales and purchase agreement with Shell worth over $1 billion.
The neopanamax vessels are impressive in size, measuring 366 metres in length and boasting a 51-metre beam. They feature a unique twin-islands design and a vertical bow combined with a specially designed hull optimised for operational profiles.
With a dual-fuel main engine generating 46,000kW at 80 rpm, the vessels can achieve a maximum service speed of 22.5 knots. The LNG-powered vessels are expected to deliver an average emission reduction of 23 per cent, according to Zim.
Zim highlighted that the M-type, Electronically Controlled Gas Injection (MEGI) two-stroke engines equipped on these ships have a remarkably low methane slip of around 0.2 per cent.
As a supporter of transitioning to lower-carbon marine fuels, Zim considers LNG as a transitional solution for reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
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This departure follows a twin naming ceremony held at SHI a month ago, where Seaspan introduced its second and third LNG-dual fuel containerships, namely, Zim Mount Everest and Zim Mount Blanc.
Seaspan Corporation has entrusted Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) with the construction of 10 ships, which include the LNG-powered vessels Sammy Offer and two additional sister ships.
These vessels will be added to the fleet of Zim, the Israeli liner major, through a long-term charter agreement valued at US$1.8 billion for all 10 ships.
To ensure a consistent supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for these vessels, Zim has signed a decade-long marine LNG sales and purchase agreement with Shell worth over $1 billion.
The neopanamax vessels are impressive in size, measuring 366 metres in length and boasting a 51-metre beam. They feature a unique twin-islands design and a vertical bow combined with a specially designed hull optimised for operational profiles.
With a dual-fuel main engine generating 46,000kW at 80 rpm, the vessels can achieve a maximum service speed of 22.5 knots. The LNG-powered vessels are expected to deliver an average emission reduction of 23 per cent, according to Zim.
Zim highlighted that the M-type, Electronically Controlled Gas Injection (MEGI) two-stroke engines equipped on these ships have a remarkably low methane slip of around 0.2 per cent.
As a supporter of transitioning to lower-carbon marine fuels, Zim considers LNG as a transitional solution for reducing carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
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