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Six of the vessels are being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, and the others are under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard.

The Wartsila equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yards this year, and the first of the 12 vessels is expected to be launched in Q3 2023.

Wartsila was earlier contracted to supply a similar scope for nine 23,000 TEU vessels which have since been delivered to CMA CGM; and for five 15,000 TEU ships, two of which have been delivered and three are under construction now.

According to Wartsila, the dual-fuel gas engines on the vessels are 'already compatible with renewable energies such as biomethane, synthetic methane and e-methane'.

Xavier Leclercq, Vice-President of CMA SHIPS, said: "At CMA CGM we are committed to promoting sustainability in all our operations. The choice of dual fuel gas vessels powered by LNG for our new ships is part of our commitment to build a zero-carbon future."

Hakan Agnevall, president and CEO, Wartsila Corporation, said: "This large repeat order for a broad scope of Wartsila solutions from a valued customer marks the value of quality, reliability and sharp customer focus. It also highlights our wide range of competences across marine technologies."