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Chinese eye giant LNG carriers in tie-up with LR

Joint industry project aims to improve China’s ability to offer competitive gas carrier designs.

8 July 2019 5:16 GMT Updated 8 July 2019 5:27 GMT

China’s maritime industry has unveiled plans to develop a 220,000-cbm LNG carrier design utilizing a Mark III containment system.

Hudong-Zhonghua floats giant LNG carrier design plan

The tie-up brings together COSCO Shipping LNG Investment, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, Jiangnan Shipyard, Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC), Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute (SSSRI) and China Classification Society (CCS) and Lloyd’s Register.