On 10 September, a naming ceremony took place on Changxing Island, Shanghai, for two vessels – Rex Tillerson and Umm Ghuwailina – both part of QatarEnergy’s LNG transportation project.
The construction contract for seven 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers was awarded in 2022 to a partnership between COSCO SHIPPING LNG Investment (Shanghai), a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Energy, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
The vessels were built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) for QatarEnergy’s Northern Gas Field Expansion Project (NFXP).
Throughout the project, COSCO SHIPPING, MOL, and Hudong-Zhonghua have worked closely to ensure the ships are constructed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and progress.
The first two ships will soon be delivered, marking the inaugural additions to the NFXP’s new building fleet.
These vessels represent the fifth generation of Hudong-Zhonghua’s independently developed “Changheng series” of 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers. The vessels incorporate cutting-edge design, boasting superior hydrodynamic performance and versatility.
Measuring 299 meters in length, with a beam of 46.4 meters and a depth of 26.25 meters, they are built to meet the stringent technical standards set by QatarEnergy for managing the world’s largest LNG fleet.
Equipped with the latest double stern fin line technology and a range of low-carbon and digital features, the vessels offer enhanced performance, reduced emissions, advanced automation, and greater cargo capacity.
