GTT & HD KSOE Works with CMA CGM on Cryogenic Fuel Tanks

In July, technology and engineering company GTT received two orders from its Korean partner HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) to design cryogenic fuel tanks for 12 new LNG-fueled container vessels for CMA CGM.

These new orders will see HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) each constructing six container ships. Each vessel will have a capacity of 15,500 TEUs and will be equipped with LNG tanks totaling 12,700 m³ in volume. The tanks will feature the Mark III Flex membrane containment system developed by GTT.

“Our advanced shipbuilding expertise combined with GTT's state-of-the-art technology will ensure these new generation container ships meet the highest standards of efficiency and environmental performance,” stated Bumwoo Han, Vice President of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

The deliveries are expected between the second quarter of 2027 and the second quarter of 2028.

Xavier Leclercq, Vice President and Head of CMA Ships, expressed enthusiasm about the project, saying, “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with GTT and HD KSOE on these groundbreaking LNG-fuelled container ships. This project underscores our commitment to pioneering sustainable maritime solutions and reducing our environmental footprint. The integration of GTT’s advanced membrane technology in our new vessels is a significant step towards achieving our decarbonization goals and setting new standards in the industry.”