It’s a wrap! The 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier GREENERGY CLOUD, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. and surveyed by the China Classification Society (CCS), was officially named at a ceremony held at the shipyard. The vessel is the sixth and final delivery 174,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier in the first phase （Phase I） of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)’s long-term FOB (Free on Board) LNG resource project. Mr. Guo Jianjun, Deputy General Manager of CCS Shanghai Branch, attended the event, marking the successful completion of this major shipbuilding project.

Source: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.

Vessel Highlights and Advanced Features

With an overall length of 299 metres, GREENERGY CLOUD is powered by a dual-fuel main engine equipped with the latest intelligent Controlled Exhaust Gas Recirculation(iCER) system technology, and adopts the GTT NO.96 Super+ membrane-type cargo containment system. The design delivers a host of advantages: excellent rapid-response capability, low overall energy consumption, outstanding cryogenic performance, strong compatibility with various cargo tank configurations, a lightweight hull, superior cargo-carrying capacity, user-friendly operation and maintenance, and high adaptability to diverse trading routes. These features enable the vessel to efficiently meet the operational requirements of a wide range of global routes.

Completion of the Six-Vessel “GREENERGY” Series

With the naming of GREENERGY CLOUD, the construction of all six LNG carriers under the Phase I project has been successfully completed. The sister ships are: GREENERGY OCEAN, GREENERGY PEARL, GREENERGY STAR, GREENERGY MOON, GREENERGY WIND, and GREENERGY CLOUD. CCS provided full-cycle technical support throughout the entire process, from plan approval to on-site construction survey and quality control. Leveraging its professional expertise and rigorous approach, CCS ensured the safe and high-quality delivery of each vessel, serving as a solid backbone for the shipowner and the shipyard.

Source: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.

Awards, Recognition, and Global Operations

During construction, CCS worked proactively alongside the shipowner and shipyard, offering responsive, tailored services. CCS’s skilled survey techniques and efficient problem-solving earned high praise from all stakeholders. Notably, the first ship GREENERGY OCEAN and the second ship GREENERGY PEARL were awarded the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Green Ship Awards for 2024 and 2025 respectively, underscoring their environmental excellence. Currently, all “GREENERGY” series vessels are operating steadily, with their trading routes covering major ports across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.