CMA CGM Picks GTT for Tanks, Services

Marine logistics group CMA CGM Group has decided to use GTT's membrane containment technologies for its future 23,000 TFE (Twenty Foot Equivalent) LNG-powered container ships, it said February 5. 

The GTT service package includes training crews and on-board technical assistance during the commissioning of LNG tanks and during the first bunkering operations as well as using digital-twin technology. In addition, the analysis tools integrated in the connected version will allow a follow-up over time of the tanks and their insulation spaces.

GTT CEO Philippe Berterottiere said: "We are constantly expanding our range of services to meet the new expectations of ship-owners and are therefore very pleased to be able to support CMA CGM in the commissioning, operation and maintenance of its LNG powered vessels."

With an 18,600 m3 LNG tank, these ships are the largest container ships in the world to use LNG as fuel. Since new regulations limiting sulphur content were introduced this year, LNG has become an attractive alternative to ultra-low sulphur diesel for new-build vessels.