[By: Bureau Veritas]
Bureau Veritas Delivers Last of Ten Container Ships for CMA CGM
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has successfully delivered the CMA CGM TIGA, the final vessel in a series of ten 5500TEU container ships built for CMA CGM at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. This milestone marks the completion of a major project where BV provided classification services and Bureau Veritas Solutions M&O offered advisory services, ensuring compliance with international safety, structural integrity, and environmental protection requirements while maximizing performance.
The CMA CGM TIGA, a new-generation medium-sized container vessel, was designed by CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in collaboration with the Shanghai Ship Research & Design Institute (SDARI). With advanced technologies like the world’s first WinGD7X82-2.0 main engine, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), and Alternate Maritime Power (AMP) systems, the vessel reduces sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, contributing to sustainability efforts in the industry.
BV provided classification services by working closely with CMA CGM, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC), and the engine manufacturer to ensure design compliance with BV classification rules, statutory requirements, and survey under construction services.
Bureau Veritas Solutions M&O advisory services played a crucial role in optimizing each ship’s energy efficiency and performance. The series achieved an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) 53.6% below the baseline, surpassing IMO Phase III standards. The advisory services contributed to design and operational efficiency, including springing vibration analysis, reducing design cycles, and ensuring structural integrity through timely steel procurement.
BV conducted full-process precision monitoring to meet required standards, passing container hold tests, and ensuring compliance with hull welding quality standards. Safety features like the Fuel Oil Rapid Recovery System (FORS) notation and insulation fault alarm were incorporated for operational safety and efficiency.
Matthieu de Tugny, President of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, expressed pride in contributing to the successful delivery of the CMA CGM TIGA, highlighting BV’s commitment to high standards of safety, environmental performance, and operational efficiency.
Captain Jan V. Iversen, Area Manager of CMA Ships, commended the Shipyard and CSSC group for their cooperation and support during the vessel’s construction, thanking all partners involved for their support.
Mr. Haijun Yin, General Manager Assistant of CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, expressed gratitude to CMA CGM, Bureau Veritas, and CSTC for their support, anticipating further collaboration to pioneer innovations in the shipping industry.
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