CMA CGM methanol dual-fuel container ship CMA CGM Antigone has been delivered from a Chinese shipyard, marking another step in the group’s transition toward alternative marine fuels.
The 15,000 TEU vessel was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China and handed over to the French shipping group shortly after its official naming ceremony in mid-December. The ship is designed to operate on methanol as well as conventional fuel.
The newbuild was classed by Bureau Veritas, which said it had carried out extensive technical reviews and risk assessments covering the vessel’s design, fuel systems, and safety arrangements. Special attention was given to fire protection, ventilation, and explosion-prevention systems during construction
CMA CGM Antigone is the lead vessel of Jiangnan Shipyard’s Kun series of methanol-capable container ships in the 15,000 TEU class. At 366 meters in length, the ship is intended for large-scale liner operations while meeting tightening environmental requirements.
According to Bureau Veritas, the methanol dual-fuel propulsion system enables significant reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions and almost eliminates sulfur oxide emissions, supporting early compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s 2030 emissions targets.
The delivery underscores CMA CGM’s broader strategy to expand its fleet of low- and zero-carbon-capable vessels as regulatory pressure on shipping emissions continues to increase.
