Recently, the naming ceremony for the “GREENERGY RIVER” – the first 174,000m³ LNG carrier for CNOOC Gas and Power Group’s Phase II project – was held in Shanghai. The vessel was surveyed by China Classification Society (CCS), and CCS was invited to attend the event.

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

Vessel Highlights and Series Advantages

The “GREENERGY RIVER” is the first vessel of the CNOOC Gas & Power Group’s Phase II project series, and belongs to CNOOC Gas & Power Group’s flagship “GREENERGY” LNG carrier fleet. Built on
HUDONG-ZHONGHUA Shipbuilding’s proven expertise in series？based vessel design and mass production, the vessel has been comprehensively optimized in design adaptability, construction stability, and operational safety. Standardized mass production has effectively shortened the construction cycle while maintaining rigorous quality control – delivering gains in both efficiency and quality. In terms of core configuration, the vessel is equipped with an industry？standard membrane？type cargo containment system and a high？efficiency, dual？fuel, environmentally friendly propulsion system. It offers low energy consumption, low emissions, high safety, and strong operational flexibility – with all performance indicators meeting world？class standards and fully complying with the latest global green shipping regulations.

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

CCS Survey Support and the Road Ahead

Throughout the construction phase, CCS was deeply involved in the full？cycle survey process, upholding its role as a trusted leader in ship classification to ensure safety and quality at every stage. The project team fully leveraged the proven experience gained from the “GREENERGY OCEAN”, the first fifth？generation large LNG carrier. Drawing on its long？established technical system for plan approval and survey, as well as its team of seasoned professionals, CCS exercised strict oversight from the initial design phase and maintained precise quality control during critical milestones such as in？dock assembly and system commissioning – providing end？to？end technical support that enabled the vessel to be named a full month ahead of schedule. The successful naming of the “GREENERGY RIVER” once again demonstrates CCS’s technical strength in serving high？end shipbuilding and advancing China’s maritime capabilities.

Looking forward, CCS will continue to enhance its high？end ship survey capabilities, strengthen collaboration with shipowners and shipyards, improve service efficiency, and steadily progress toward its goal of becoming a world？class, modernised classification society.