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The recent delivery of the Celsius Georgetown represents a substantial breakthrough for China’s technical autonomy in the construction of clean energy transportation. This independently designed and manufactured vessel has sailed from the China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) docks bound for Singapore, setting a precedent in liquefied natural gas (LNG) logistics.
Celsius Georgetown ship logistics
Indeed, the dimensions of this vessel are impressive, with a length of 298.8 meters and a beam of 48 meters. The engineering applied allows a transport capacity of 180,000 cubic meters of fuel.
The vessel has a dual-fuel, low-speed propulsion system, a feature that optimizes operational efficiency on long-distance routes. The complexity of maintaining gas in a liquid state at temperatures of -163 degrees Celsius places this project in the most demanding segment of the global industry.
On the other hand, the shipyard’s operations demonstrate rigorous logistical planning. Lu Jinlong, program manager, has confirmed that the company has orders for six units of this category.
The remaining five vessels are currently being assembled and the second unit is expected to be delivered within three months. The agility in the border clearance procedures allowed the Celsius Georgetown to take advantage of the favorable tides to start its voyage without setbacks.
Likewise, the construction of these vessels is considered a high-level technical challenge in the global maritime sector. The mastery of this technology allows local shipyards to compete directly in a market that has been restricted to very few international players.
The delivery of this LNG carrier consolidates the infrastructure needed to strengthen low-emission energy supply routes and ensures greater stability in the distribution of energy resources on an international scale.
Source and photo: China Daily