Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. has delivered SEA ENERGY, the lead vessel in a new series of second-generation LNG carriers for China Merchants Energy Shipping. The naming and delivery ceremony took place on 24 July 2026. SEA ENERGY has a cargo capacity of 175,000 cubic metres. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. designed and constructed the vessel, while China Classification Society provided survey services throughout the project. Representatives from China Merchants Group, the Hong Kong government, PetroChina, Dalian Maritime University and the shipbuilder attended the ceremony. Zhang Hui, General Manager of the CCS Dalian Branch, also participated. SEA ENERGY features upgraded design SEA ENERGY uses a Mark III Flex cargo containment system. Its equipment includes dual-fuel main engines and generators, a conventional oil-fired boiler, a cargo-handling system and a re-liquefaction unit. The design builds on experience gained from the first generation of 175,000-cubic-metre LNG carriers. DSIC introduced several technical upgrades and optimised the vessel’s hull form. These changes aim to improve fuel efficiency and operational flexibility. The vessel is also designed to operate across a wide range of LNG terminals. According to CCS, it can safely berth at most LNG facilities worldwide. Mega-block method shortens construction cycle According to CCS, SEA ENERGY was the first vessel in the programme to use a mega-block construction method. The approach allowed the shipyard to begin installing the cargo containment system earlier in the construction process. This helped shorten the overall building schedule. CCS adjusted its survey process to support the earlier installation work. The classification society also worked with the shipowner, shipyard and other project participants to monitor construction and optimise production procedures. CCS supports future vessels in series The delivery marks the latest cooperation between CCS, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. and China M