Bureau Veritas (BV) has classed its first methanol dual-fuel container ship, CMA CGM ANTIGONE. CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard built the 15,000 TEU vessel for the CMA CGM Group. The ship was named on December 11 and delivered on December 12.
CMA CGM ANTIGONE is the lead vessel in Jiangnan’s independently designed “Kun” series. The ship measures 366 meters in length and represents a new generation of large, low-emission container vessels.
The methanol dual-fuel propulsion system sharply reduces nitrogen oxide emissions and almost eliminates sulfur oxide emissions. This allows early compliance with the IMO’s 2030 emissions targets.
Ahead of construction, Bureau Veritas formed a dedicated team of alternative-fuel and gas experts. The team supported regulatory assessments, provided training, and worked closely with the shipyard to optimize design, safety, and fuel system integration.
During construction, BV surveyors applied enhanced process controls and data-driven monitoring. They carried out targeted inspections covering fire safety, ventilation, and explosion-proof systems to ensure safe operations.
CMA CGM said the delivery reflects strong cooperation between all project partners. CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard highlighted the project as a milestone in China–France collaboration in high-end shipbuilding.
Bureau Veritas said the project marks a major step in deploying methanol as a viable fuel for large container ships and reinforces its commitment to supporting low-carbon shipping solutions.
