French shipping giant CMA CGM on Monday (3 August) said its new 15,000 TEU methanol-powered vessel, CMA CGM ROI ARTHUR , has officially been named and is ready to begin its journey at sea. Joining the company’s REX2 service, the ship will strengthen its fleet of new-generation vessels designed to support the decarbonisation of shipping. “Powered by methanol, she contributes to reducing atmospheric emissions and advancing the energy transition of our industry,” the company said in a social media post. The vessel was welcomed by her Master, Captain Roman DIDENKO, and her godmother, Ms. Sun Lijun, Vice Chairman of Tianjin Bridge Welding Materials Group Co., Ltd. and Vice President of the Tianjin Women Entrepreneurs Association. In January, the company announced the arrival in its fleet of its 400th owned vessel, the CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO , the first in a series of six methanol container ships. The Group is preparing to operate, by 2031, around 200 dual-fuel LNG and methanol container ships that can be powered with low-carbon energy. Related : CMA CGM marks 400-vessel milestone as methanol-powered boxship joins fleet   Photo credit: CMA CGM Published: 4 August, 2026