World's largest LNG-powered container ship transits Suez Canal on maiden voyage

The Suez Canal Authority celebrated the transit of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, a colossal container ship powered by liquefied natural gas, as it embarked on its first journey through the vital waterway. The French giant vessel navigated the canal as part of its southbound convoy, en route from Singapore to France.

Measuring an impressive 399.9 meters in length and 61.3 meters in width, the ship boasts a draft of 16.5 meters and a total tonnage of 245,000 tons. It has the capacity to carry up to 24,212 containers and is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence technologies. Designed for extensive intercontinental voyages, it operates on the FAL3 service route connecting the Far East and Northwestern Europe.

Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie emphasized the canal's preparedness to accommodate the largest and most modern container vessels. He asserted that the canal's strategic advantages bolster global supply chains and offer economic benefits, solidifying its status as a preferred route for international trade. Rabie also noted the authority's ongoing efforts to enhance maritime operations and introduce new services to meet customer needs and uphold high safety standards for mega-ships.

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The Suez Canal is fully prepared to accommodate the world’s largest and most modern container vessels, thanks to its unique strategic advantages that contribute to securing global supply chains and achieving economic savings, maintaining its position as the preferred and sustainable route for global trade between East and West.