16 August 2024 - CMES ordered ten energy-efficient tankers from compatriot Dalian Shipbuilding Industry. The ten tankers include five 306,000-ton very large crude carriers (VLCC) and five 115,000-ton Aframax tankers. 

The VLCC will have a total length of about 333 meters and a beam of 60 meters. The ships, independently developed by Dalian Shipbuilding, are designed to meet the third stage of EEDI requirements. CMES adopted an integrated design of energy-saving devices to pursue higher hydrodynamic performance and achieve the goal of energy-saving and consumption reduction.

Meanwhile, the series of Aframax tankers is designed for the needs of CMES, with a total length of about 243 meters and a beam of 44 meters. The vessels will feature energy-efficient technology to maximize efficiency. The main engine and generator will be equipped with selective catalytic reduction reactors and scrubber technology to meet the environmental emission standards required for nitrogen oxides (NOx)  and sulfur oxides (SOx) ‌introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).