CMA CGM's Last Container Vessel: A Milestone Delivery from CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Bureau Veritas marine & Offshore (BV) has proudly announced the delivery of CMA CGM TIGA, the final vessel in a series of ten 5500TEU container ships constructed at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding.This achievement wraps up a meaningful project where BV played a crucial role in classification services while also providing advisory support through Bureau veritas Solutions M&O to ensure adherence to international safety and environmental standards.

The CMA CGM TIGA is an innovative medium-sized container ship designed collaboratively by CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding and the Shanghai Ship Research & Design Institute (SDARI). Stretching 255.5 meters long and 40 meters wide, this vessel boasts a deadweight tonnage of over 73,000 tons. It features cutting-edge technology like the WinGD7X82-2.0 main engine—the frist of its kind globally—along with systems for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Alternate Maritime Power (AMP), which considerably cut down sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, aligning with industry sustainability goals.

BV’s classification services were integral to this project’s success; they collaborated closely with CMA CGM, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, China shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd., and engine manufacturers throughout the design phase to ensure compliance with BV’s rigorous standards.

Thanks to BVS’s expertise in advisory services, each ship achieved remarkable energy efficiency—53.6% below baseline levels—exceeding IMO Phase III environmental performance criteria. Their contributions included advanced vibration analysis using global finite element models that streamlined design processes while ensuring structural integrity was maintained during construction.

Bureau Veritas also implemented extensive monitoring throughout production phases to guarantee that all vessels met stringent quality benchmarks—from successful container hold tests to hull welding inspections. Safety enhancements such as the Fuel Oil rapid Recovery System (FORS) notation were added for emergency fuel recovery from tanks quickly; additionally, systems for low-voltage refrigerated containers were installed for improved operational safety.

Matthieu de Tugny, President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore remarked: “We’re thrilled about delivering CMA CGM TIGA—the last ship in this important series! A big shoutout goes out to everyone involved; your hard work highlights our dedication towards innovative solutions that prioritize safety and eco-friendliness.”

Captain Jan V. Iversen from CMA Ships expressed gratitude towards their partners at CSSC group for their unwavering support during construction stages: “A heartfelt thanks goes out not just to our trusted partners but also everyone who contributed along this journey.”

Mr. Haijun Yin from CSSC Qingdao Beihai shipbuilding added his thankfulness: “We are thankful for ongoing support from CMA CGM and Bureau Veritas as we look forward to future collaborations aimed at pioneering innovations that will shape enduring shipping practices worldwide.”