Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has successfully delivered CMA CGM Tiga, the final vessel in a series of ten 5,500 TEU container ships tailor-made for CMA CGM. This milestone marks the completion of a major project in which BV provided classification services, while BV Solutions M&O offered consulting services to ensure compliance with international safety standards, structural integrity, environmental protection, and optimal vessel performance.

CMA CGM Tiga represents a new generation of mid-size container vessels. Jointly designed by CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI), the vessel measures 255.5 meters in length, 40 meters in width, and has a deadweight of 73,025.91 tons. It is powered by the world’s first WinGD 7X82-2.0 main engine and equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Alternative Marine Power (AMP) systems, significantly reducing SOx and NOx emissions.

Throughout the classification process, BV collaborated closely with CMA CGM, CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, China Merchants Industry, and the engine manufacturer. BV provided design support and inspection services in accordance with BV classification rules and statutory requirements during the construction phase. BV Solutions also played a crucial role in energy efficiency consulting and performance optimization, enabling the entire vessel series to reach new industry standards. The ships’ Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is 53.6% below the baseline, significantly exceeding IMO Phase 3 environmental targets.

BV further contributed to the design and operational efficiency by performing global finite element model spring vibration analysis, which helped optimize the design cycle, ensure structural integrity, and facilitate timely steel procurement. During construction, BV carried out comprehensive real-time monitoring to ensure that the vessel met all required standards, including successful container hold testing and high-standard hull welding quality.

Beyond the technical aspects, BV emphasized onboard safety. Special attention was given to the Fuel Oil Recovery System (FORS), designed for rapid fuel recovery in emergencies. Additionally, the vessel includes an insulation fault alarm and positioning system for low-voltage reefer container circuits, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency. BV also addressed the elastic deformation of the ship’s large structure, preventing wear on the propeller shaft and bearings.

With the successful delivery of this vessel, BV has once again demonstrated its expertise in ship classification and consultancy, setting a new benchmark for environmentally friendly, safe, and efficient operations in global shipping.