23 October 2025 - The first LNG carrier controlled and operated by CMES, M.V. SEA SPIRIT, successfully completed the cargo discharge on its maiden voyage.

M.V. SEA SPIRIT was named and delivered in Dalian on September 24th and set sail the next day. It arrived in Yancheng, Jiangsu on September 27th and completed cool-down and gas-up operations ahead of schedule on the 29th. On October 12th, the vessel berthed smoothly at the Bintulu terminal in Malaysia and completed its first LNG cargo loading on the 13th. On October 22nd, it berthed at the Guangdong Dapeng LNG terminal. After nearly 12 hours of full-speed operations, the first cargo discharge was successfully completed on the morning of October 23, 2025. Throughout the maiden voyage, the vessel operated smoothly, the cargo control system performed reliably, the containment system remained safe and reliable, and the fuel consumption performance was satisfactory.

The successful maiden voyage of M.V. SEA SPIRIT not only has validated the vessel's reliable quality and advanced performance, but also serves as a testament to the professional collaboration of the ship-to-shore management team of CMES LNG Shipping, the LNG arm of CMES. It also represents a vivid example of the sincere cooperation among all participants in China's LNG industry in strengthening the transportation chain, demonstrating their commitment to providing stable, first-class shipping services to global clients.