Steel cutting begins on Avenir LNG’s 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel in China

Avenir LNG on Monday (28 July) said steel cutting was carried out for its next 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel on 21 July at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering.

Hull S1123 is the first of two vessels and is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026, under charter to Vitol International Shipping. The second vessel will follow later this year, with delivery expected early 2027.

Manifold Times previously reported it has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. Ltd (CIMC SOE) in China, a subsidiary of CIMC Enric, for two 20,000 cbm LNG Bunker and Supply Vessels which are scheduled to be delivered in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027.

The newbuildings will feature new Type C tank designs, lower boil off rates, the latest engine technologies, hull form optimisation, and subcoolers which offer carbon emission reductions and minimises cargo losses compared to other vessels of this size. 

“The vessel design enables maximum compatibility and versatility for loading and discharging LNG and BioLNG to a wide range of receiving vessels and terminals reflecting the growing needs of our customers,” Avenir LNG said. 

Related: Avenir LNG orders two LNG bunker and supply vessels from CIMC SOE

Photo credit: Avenir LNG
Published: 29 July, 2025