CMA CGM takes delivery of methanol dual-fueled container ship from Chinese shipyard

Classification society Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed its first methanol dual-fueled container ship, a newbuild destined for French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM Group.

The 15,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel, named CMA CGM ANTIGONE, was built by China’s CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard for CMA CGM and was officially named on December 11 and delivered a day later.

Ahead of the project launch, BV assembled a dedicated team of gas-carrier and alternative-fuel experts to provide specialized training for BV surveyors and the client’s project team and assessed forthcoming international regulations to facilitate early and future compliance.

In accordance with its Rules for Methanol & Ethanol Fueled Ships, BV said it had provided technical review and risk assessment for key areas, including ship design and fuel system safety. During construction, the surveyors applied refined process control and data-driven monitoring and conducted targeted inspections of fire safety, ventilation, and explosion-proof systems, reinforcing the vessel’s