China's Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard has named two new LNG dual-fuel containerships for MSC, each with a capacity of 11,500 TEU, reported Sarajevo's LNG Prime.

The vessels, MSC Serena and MSC Aliana, are the fifth and sixth in a series of 11,500-TEU LNG dual-fuel ships built for MSC. MSC Serena was also delivered to the owner during the ceremony.

Prior deliveries from the yard include MSC Insa, MSC Leila, MSC Edna and MSC Adele. All vessels are classed by DNV.

Each ship measures 335 metres in length and 45.6 metres in width, with a design speed of 20 knots. They are equipped with type C LNG fuel tanks enabling round trips on China-Europe or China-US routes.

The vessels were designed by CIMC ORIC, a unit of China International Marine Containers. CIMC holds a stake in Zhoushan Changhong through its leasing arm.

Zhoushan Changhong previously confirmed that MSC has 36 LNG dual-fuel vessels on order at the yard.