CMA CGM takes delivery of 2nd LNG-powered 23000 TEU ULCV

CMA CGM Champs Elysees has become the second member of CMA CGM’s fleet of liquified natural gas powered ships, joining the CMA CGM Jacques Saade.

LNG, a pioneering choice aimed at preserving air quality and driving the energy transition is scheduled to fuel CMA CGM's series of container ships with LNG-powered engines – a first in the history of shipping for Ultra Large Container Vessels.

Today, LNG is the most advanced solution when it comes to preserving air quality. It enables a 99% reduction in sulfur dioxide and fine particle emissions, and an 85% reduction in nitrogen dioxide emissions, going well above and beyond existing regulation. LNG emits up to 20% less CO2 compared to fuel motorization.

The fleet of nine vessels are packed with innovations in addition to LNG including:

The cockpit boasts the latest embedded digital technologies to assist the commander and crew, in particular for port maneuvers;

They feature a redesigned straight bow with an integrated bulb, a redesigned rudder, and a redesigned propeller all of which substantially improve the vessels hydrodynamics, thereby reducing energy consumption.

These 9 vessels bear a specific “LNG Powered” label that will be recognizable on all seas across the globe.