The world's first 5,000-cubic-meter dual fuel liquefied petroleum gas carrier is delivered in Qidong, Nantong on Dec 6. [Photo/ntfabu.com]

Shipyard Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering Co Ltd on Dec 6 delivered the world's first 5,000-cubic-meter dual fuel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier it built to Hartmann Group in Qidong, a county-level city in Nantong in East China's Jiangsu province.

The delivery ceremony was held online.

The company, located in the Qidong Marine Engineering and Shipbuilding Industrial Park and also known as CIMC SOE, is one of China's leading shipyards building gas carriers. It is committed to the research, development and construction of clean energy equipment and environment-friendly gas carriers.

The shipyard has built and shipped more than 30 vessels that transport LPG, liquefied ethylene gas and liquefied natural gas – establishing a leading global market share in its sector. It is also committed to providing customers with energy-saving, environmentally-friendly and technologically-innovative professional liquefied gas transport solutions.

With its length not exceeding 100 meters, CIMC SOE optimized the shape and arrangement of the hull based on the principle of "green, environment-friendly, low-carbon and safe". Compared with traditional LPG vessels, it boasts low fuel consumption and eco-friendliness. It performs to advanced international standards.