On July 16, the second 11,500-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship, “MSC INSA” (CHB2028), built by Changhong International for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), was named and delivered.
Attending the ceremony were Mr. Jung Jihun, MSC’s on-site manager; Mr. Dong Qi, MSC’s deputy on-site manager; Mr. Liu Mingdong, Chief Engineer of CIMC Offshore Engineering Research Institute; Ms. Gong Jingjing, Project Manager of CIMC Offshore Engineering Research Institute; Mr. Dai Yueming, General Manager of DNV’s Zhoushan Branch; Mr. Kim Ki Beom, DNV Project Manager; Captain Sandhu Amarpal Singh; Chief Engineer Hasan Faisal; Mr. Shen Zhihua, General Manager of Changhong International Shipbuilding; and Mr. Lin Feng, Deputy General Manager of Shipbuilding, among other relevant leaders.
During the ceremony, Ms. Gong Jingjing, Project Manager of CIMC Offshore Engineering Research Institute, named the new vessel CHB2028 “MSC INSA,” wishing her and her crew safe voyages across the world. She also performed the traditional rope-cutting ceremony for the new ship.
In the afternoon of July 16, both parties successfully completed the signing of the delivery documents via video conference, officially handing over the vessel to the owner. Representatives from the shipowner, DNV, the owner’s financing bank, and Changhong International witnessed this significant moment.
As the second vessel in this series, its smooth delivery marks a solid step forward for Changhong International in advancing refined management, improving production efficiency, shortening construction cycles, and reducing costs, laying a strong foundation for the high-quality delivery of subsequent vessels.
It is reported that MSC’s 11,500-TEU container ship series comprises a total of 10 vessels, each with an overall length of 335 meters, a beam of 45.6 meters, a depth of 25 meters, and a design speed of 20 knots. This series represents a new generation of 10,000-TEU dual-fuel container ships jointly developed by Changhong International and CIMC ORIC. Featuring a twin-island layout and equipped with the largest C-type LNG fuel storage tanks in its class, the vessel can meet the round-trip fuel requirements for classic Europe-China or US-China routes in both LNG and conventional fuel modes, ensuring operational flexibility for the owner. The design emphasizes environmental friendliness and low carbon emissions, saving approximately 5% in fuel compared to existing vessels of the same type. Its Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is about 40% lower than the stringent Phase III emission baseline set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The design also boasts strong technical foresight, incorporating not only LNG and conventional fuel dual-power propulsion but also the industry’s most advanced ammonia fuel “Ready” design.
