Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the successful delivery of the CMA CGM SEINE, a 24,000 TEU dual-fuel container ship built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. This marks the first in a four-vessel series, with BV handling classification and BV Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) providing advisory services.
The vessel represents a major milestone in low-carbon shipping. Powered by a WinGD W12X92DF-2.0 dual-fuel engine with the Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) system, the CMA CGM SEINE meets IMO Tier III standards and significantly cuts methane emissions. Its 18,600 m³ LNG bunker tanks use GTT’s Mark III membrane technology to enhance both environmental and operational performance.
At 399.9 meters long and 61.3 meters wide, the ship boasts a capacity of 23,876 TEU. It incorporates advanced systems like SmartEye for intelligent monitoring, TotalCommand for automated berthing, and VFD technology for enhanced energy efficiency. Real-time engine performance is tracked via WinGD’s Data Collection Monitoring system.
BV’s involvement extended throughout the construction process, advising on fire safety enhancements, conducting a gap analysis to meet updated rules, and issuing the Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate. BVS also performed CFD simulations to address LNG tank sloshing risks, ensuring structural safety.
The delivery of the CMA CGM SEINE underlines CMA CGM’s commitment to sustainable shipping and reinforces BV’s role in supporting the industry’s transition to cleaner technologies.
