What Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd does

Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd (CIMC SOE) is an international EPC contractor specializing in high-end equipment for the clean energy maritime and offshore sectors. Founded in 2006 and acquired as a wholly-owned subsidiary by Hong Kong-listed CIMC Enric (Stock code: 03899.HK) in August 2017, the company sits within CIMC Group's 'Energy, Chemical and Food Equipment' sector. Operations are anchored at the Qidong production base in Jiangsu Province (East and West plants) with an additional Zhoushan base spanning over 3 million square meters for offshore wind structures, and a Shanghai office handling commercial operations and senior management.

CIMC SOE's product portfolio spans four integrated lines: (i) liquefied gas carrier vessels including LNG bunkering vessels, LEG carriers, LPG/ammonia carriers, and dual-fuel container ships; (ii) IMO Type A/B/C marine cargo tanks and fuel tanks, including cylindrical, bi-lobe, conical, and tri-lobe configurations with single-tank volumes up to 28,000 cbm; (iii) offshore modules and skid-mounted equipment such as LNG re-gasification modules, FPSO topsides, FGSS units, and reliquefaction skids; and (iv) offshore wind power foundations including monopiles, jackets, transition pieces, towers, and floating platforms. The company holds #1 global market share in C-type fuel tanks and LNG re-gasification modules and has achieved multiple world-firsts, including the world's first independent IMO C-type tri-lobe tank, the world's largest LNG fuel tanks, the world's first dual-fuel full-pressurized LPG bi-lobe tank, and the world's first single-shell vertical LNG/LEG fuel tank.

The business model is project-based and one-time in nature: revenue is recognized on vessel delivery and on tank/module supply contracts, with typical firm fixed-price newbuild agreements and optional follow-on vessels. Customers span global shipowners (CMA CGM, Exmar, Petredec, Seaspan, Avenir LNG, Hartmann, Avance Gas, Fratelli Cosulich, Vitol), energy companies (TotalEnergies, Gazprom), classification-society-certified shipyards (Guangzhou Shipyard, Hudong-Zhonghua, Namura), and Chinese offshore wind developers (Three Gorges, SPIC, CGN, MingYang). As of June 2026, the company's hand-on-order backlog exceeded RMB 20 billion at a record high, with deliveries of 60+ vessels, 100+ tanks, 40+ modules, and 200+ offshore wind equipment sets completed to date.

Name

Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd

Legal name

Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd.

Website

https://cimcsoe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd is a Chinese EPC contractor (subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed CIMC Enric) that designs and builds liquefied gas carriers, IMO Type A/B/C cargo and fuel tanks, offshore modules, and offshore wind foundations for global shipowners, shipyards, and energy operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime and Offshore Engineering Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Subsea Construction & IMR Vessel Newbuilds (CSV, DSV, ROV Support) (IMAJACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Wind BOP Construction (Foundations, Cables, Ports, Installation Support) (EUAMAFAI), Marine & Offshore Energy O&M (Offshore Wind, Platforms, Subsea Assets) (EUAEAGAO), Energy Storage Systems for Marine (Batteries, supercapacitors) (IMAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Liquefied gas carriers
• Offshore shipbuilding
• Marine gas tanks
• Offshore modules fabrication
• Offshore wind foundations

Headquarters

HQ city

Qidong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vessel Construction and Shipbuilding: Design and construction of liquefied gas carriers (LNG, LEG, LPG), LNG bunkering vessels, multi-purpose gas carriers, offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV), and dual-fuel container ships for global shipowners. Revenue recognized upon vessel delivery. Orders typically structured as firm contracts with optional follow-on vessels. Newbuild contracts with major shipping companies including CMA CGM/Capital Group, Exmar, Petredec, Seaspan, Hartmann, Avance Gas, Avenir LNG, and others.
2. Gas Tanks and Fuel Tanks Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and supply of IMO Type A/B/C cargo tanks and fuel tanks for newbuild vessels and retrofits. Tanks supplied to shipyards globally including Japan (Namura, NYK), Germany (AC-INOX), China (Guangzhou Shipyard, Hudong-Zhonghua, Changhong). Revenue per tank/project, multiple simultaneous projects.
3. Offshore Modules and Skid-Mounted Equipment: Design and fabrication of offshore modules including LNG re-gasification modules, FPSO topsides, VOC modules, electrical modules, deckhouses, and reliquefaction skids. Customers include Wärtsilä, TotalEnergies, Gazprom, and shipyards. Projects delivered globally.
4. Offshore Wind Power Equipment: Manufacturing and supply of offshore wind foundations including monopiles, jackets, towers, transition pieces, and floating platforms. Customers include domestic Chinese offshore wind developers and EPC contractors such as Three Gorges, CGN, MingYang, and SPIC.
5. LNG Bunkering Operations: LNG fuel gas supply system (FGSS) units, LNG re-liquefaction skids, and cargo handling systems for gas carriers. Supplies FGSS units to vessels and provides module systems for gas processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd (CIMC SOE) is an international EPC company that designs and builds liquefied gas carriers (LNG, LEG, LPG, ammonia), manufactures IMO Type A/B/C marine cargo tanks and fuel tanks, fabricates offshore modules (LNG re-gasification modules, FPSO topsides, FGSS, deckhouses), and produces offshore wind power foundations (monopiles, jackets, transition pieces, towers). The company operates production bases in Qidong and Zhoushan, China, with commercial operations in Shanghai, serving global shipowners, shipyards, and offshore energy operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Vessels (Liquefied Gas Carriers) Design and construction of liquefied gas carriers (LNG, LEG, LPG, ammonia), LNG bunkering vessels, multi-purpose gas carriers, offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV), and dual-fuel container ships for global shipping companies. Over 60 vessels have been delivered since 2006 including the world's largest 20,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessel.
• Gas Tanks (Marine Cargo and Fuel Tanks) Design and manufacturing of IMO Type A/B/C marine cargo tanks and fuel tanks for newbuild vessels and retrofits, including cylindrical, bi-lobe, conical, tri-lobe, and LNG fuel tanks up to 28,000 cbm. CIMC SOE holds #1 global market share for C-type fuel tanks and has delivered hundreds of tanks globally.
• Wind Turbine Structures (Offshore Wind Foundations) Manufacturing of offshore wind power foundations including monopiles, transition pieces, towers, guide frames, pontoons, pile grippers, spud legs, steel pipe piles, jackets, substation jackets, and floating platforms. Zhoushan base spans over 3 million sqm with 2 production lines and monthly jacket capacity of 10 units. Over 200 sets of offshore wind equipment have been delivered to Chinese wind developers.
• Modules/Skids (Offshore Modules) Design and fabrication of offshore modules including LNG re-gasification modules, FPSO topsides, VOC modules, electrical modules, deckhouses, FGSS units, and re-liquefaction skids. CIMC SOE ranks #1 globally in LNG re-gasification module market share, with over 40 modules delivered to customers including Wärtsilä, TotalEnergies, Gazprom, and shipyards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 liquefied gas carriers and LNG bunkering vessels delivered globally
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CIMC Enric (Stock code: 03899.HK)coreOthersParent company of CIMC SOE. CIMC SOE became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIMC Enric in August 2017. CIMC Enric is a listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is part of CIMC Group's 'Energy, Chemical and Food Equipment' sector. CIMC SOE operates as a key subsidiary contributing to CIMC Enric's natural gas equipment and services value chain.
• CIMC Group (Stock code: 000039.SZ)coreOthersUltimate parent company of CIMC SOE through CIMC Enric. CIMC Group is one of China's largest industrial conglomerates. CIMC SOE is part of CIMC Group's offshore engineering and maritime equipment sector, benefiting from the group's multi-level and comprehensive support including technology, capital, and management resources.
• Wärtsilä (WGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership for LNG re-gasification modules and re-liquefaction skids. CIMC SOE delivered 12 vessel sets of LNG re-gasification skids for Wärtsilä across multiple years (2023-2026), serving Wärtsilä's projects with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. The partnership involves close coordination on technical requirements and delivery schedules.
• Petredec (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for 24,000 cbm LEG carrier newbuilding projects. First-time cooperation with SOE on newbuilding projects (S1107, S1108). Petredec is expanding its fleet with ethylene carriers from CIMC SOE. Petredec's vessels are traditionally named after famous racehorses.
• Exmar Group (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership for 40,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carriers. Multiple vessel series ordered including S1083, S1084 (delivered January 2026 and March 2026) and S1085, S1086 (named May 2026). Exmar Group executive chairman Nicolas Saverys has praised CIMC SOE's professional capabilities. Delivered first two vessels which performed excellently.
• Bureau Veritas (BV)majorTechnology or IntegrationClassification society providing certification and technical standards oversight for CIMC SOE vessels. BV classified the 24,000 cbm LEG carriers (S1107, S1108), 40,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carriers, and other vessels. BV vice general manager attended naming ceremonies and highlighted the long cooperation between BV and CIMC SOE.
• CMA CGM Group (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMA CGM and Capital Group established a joint venture to order 1+1 vessels of 20,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessels from CIMC SOE in June 2026. Upon delivery, vessels will be chartered long-term to TotalEnergies. This represents CIMC SOE's entry into the major French shipping market for LNG bunkering.
• Capital Group (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with CMA CGM for ordering 1+1 vessels of 20,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessels from CIMC SOE. Capital Group, together with CMA CGM and TotalEnergies, forms a strong combination in the LNG sector with deep industry resources and comprehensive supply chain布局.
• TotalEnergiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term charterer of the 1+1 LNG bunkering vessels ordered by CMA CGM/Capital Group JV. TotalEnergies, CMA CGM, and Capital Group have all been deeply engaged in the LNG sector for years, with extensive resources and comprehensive layouts across industry chain segments.
• Sogestran Shipping (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench shipowner that signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with CIMC SOE at Posidonia 2026 for joint construction of a 6,000 m3 LNG bunker vessel. This represents CIMC SOE's first LOI with a French shipowner for LNG bunkering vessels.
• Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. (China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation agreement signed April 2024. CIMC SOE supplies 13,000 m3 Type B fuel tanks, 7,500 m3 stackable LNG bi-lobe fuel tanks, and other fuel tank products for vessels built at Guangzhou Shipyard International.
• Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Chinese shipyard collaborating with CIMC SOE on LNG re-gasification module projects (Wärtsilä projects) and vessel construction. Hudong-Zhonghua and WGS leadership visited CIMC SOE multiple times to coordinate delivery arrangements for accelerated project timelines.
• Seaspan Energy (Canada)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian shipping company with multiple 7,600 m3 LNG bunkering vessel orders from CIMC SOE. Three vessels delivered/named (S1061 'SEASPAN GARIBALDI' in August 2024, S1062 October 2024, S1067 January 2025). Active fleet expansion partnership.
• Avenir LNG LimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based LNG shipowner with multiple 20,000 m3 LNG transport and bunkering vessel orders. Received fifth same-type vessel order in April 2025. CIMC SOE delivered world's largest 20,000 m3 LNG bunkering vessels to Avenir LNG.
• Hartmann Group (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman shipping company with multiple vessel orders including 7,200 m3 dual-fuel ethylene carriers (S1063, S1064, S1065) and 1,450 TEU dual-fuel container ships. Multiple vessels delivered with excellent operational performance reported.
• Avance GasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian shipping company ordering 40,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carriers (S1083, S1084) under 2+2 arrangement. First vessels delivered January and March 2026.
• Fratelli Cosulich Group (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian shipping and logistics group ordering 8,200 m3 LNG bunkering vessels. Second vessel delivered February 2024. Also signed MOU for ammonia fuel bunkering vessel development with CIMC SOE and classification society RINA.
• Vitol International Shipping (Singapore)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of globally leading commodity trader Vitol. Multiple vessel orders including 12,500 m3 LNG bunkering vessels (S1093 under construction). Signed new LNG carrier construction contracts in July 2024.
• Changhang Freight Co., Ltd. (China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese shipping company ordering 4 vessels of 12,500 DWT clean energy river-sea direct dry bulk carriers (LNG-powered) with contract value exceeding RMB 250 million. First vessel S1087 'Changhang Jiahai' named and delivered March 2025.
• Scale Gas / Scale Green Energy (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish LNG shipping company ordering 12,500 m3 LNG bunkering vessel (S1092 named and delivered January 2026). Active partnership in the European LNG bunkering market.
• Zhoushan Changhong International Shipbuilding (China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese shipyard partnership for fuel tank supply. CIMC SOE signed contracts for 10 vessel sets of 6,800 m3 stackable LNG bi-lobe fuel tanks and 9,450 m3 stainless steel fuel tanks for container ships. World's first 7,500 m3 stacked LNG bi-lobe fuel tanks delivered.
• Wuyang Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation signed September 2024 for high manganese steel marine fuel tanks. CIMC SOE delivered China's first domestically produced high manganese steel marine fuel罐, marking a breakthrough in domestic materials technology for LNG storage.
• CCCC Third Harbor (Nantong) Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation agreement signed November 2022 including production base cooperation and joint market development for offshore engineering projects.
• Sinopec Nantong Petroleum Branch (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation framework agreement signed July 2025 for energy equipment and services cooperation in the Nantong region.
• Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (China)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation agreement signed January 2024. CIMC SOE supplies fuel tanks and modules for vessels constructed at Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, including 2,800 m3 fuel tanks for dual-fuel vessels.
• Clarksons (UK)minorOthersGlobal shipping services company. Clarksons director Matt Neale attended the naming ceremony for the 24,000 cbm LEG carriers S1107 and S1108, indicating Clarksons' role as a broker or advisor in vessel transactions.
• Lloyd's Register (UK)majorTechnology or IntegrationClassification society providing certification for 40,000 m3 LPG/ammonia carriers (S1085, S1086). Lloyd's Register Greater China Vice President Wang Guzheng attended naming ceremonies. Long-standing classification services relationship.
• DNV GL (Norway/Germany)majorTechnology or IntegrationClassification society providing certification for CIMC SOE products. DNV GL is referenced as a certifying authority for products designed and constructed to international standards. Long-standing certification partner.
• TGE Marine (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman specialist in marine gas systems. Multiple LNG fuel tank orders including 3,400 m3 stainless steel LNG (ammonia-methanol reserved) fuel tanks and other tank products delivered to TGE Marine for vessel projects.
• AC-INOX GmbH (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner for large vertical LNG ship fuel tanks. CIMC SOE delivered 6 sets of 4,650 m3 large vertical LNG bi-lobe ship fuel tanks (world's first) and 3,850 m3 LNG fuel tanks for AC-INOX.
• China Three Gorges RenewablesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Chinese offshore wind developer purchasing offshore wind foundation structures (jackets, monopiles, towers, etc.) from CIMC SOE for offshore wind farm projects.
• SPIC (State Power Investment Corporation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese state-owned energy corporation purchasing offshore wind foundation products from CIMC SOE for wind farm developments.
• CGN (China General Nuclear)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese nuclear and renewable energy developer purchasing offshore wind foundation structures from CIMC SOE for offshore wind projects.
• MingYang Smart Energy (China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese wind turbine manufacturer and offshore wind developer. CIMC SOE undertook the global first 'wind turbine foundation jacket + fish cage' integrated equipment project for MingYang Smart Energy's Qingzhou project.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Guangzhou Shipyard International: Large Chinese shipyard building container ships, gas carriers, and PCTCs. Comparable to CIMC SOE as a domestic competitor in gas carrier and dual-fuel vessel construction; CIMC SOE is supplying 13,000 m3 Type B fuel tanks and stackable LNG bi-lobe tanks to Guangzhou Shipyard's newbuild program.
• Sif Group: Netherlands-based pure-play manufacturer of monopile foundations for offshore wind, the largest in Europe by capacity. Comparable to CIMC SOE in the offshore wind foundation business where CIMC SOE operates 10 jacket/month Zhoushan capacity.
• Bladt Industries: Denmark-based manufacturer of offshore wind foundations (monopiles, jackets, transition pieces) and substations. Comparable to CIMC SOE in the offshore wind foundation segment, particularly in jacket and transition piece fabrication.
• Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding: Major Chinese shipyard and leading builder of large LNG carriers using GTT membrane technology. Comparable to CIMC SOE as a domestic competitor in gas carrier construction; also a key CIMC SOE customer for tank and module supply on multiple vessel programs.
• Keppel Offshore & Marine: Singapore-based offshore rig builder and offshore wind/renewables EPC contractor, now integrated with Sembcorp Marine. Comparable to CIMC SOE in offshore module fabrication and offshore wind substructure supply across Asian and global markets.
• EEW Special Pipe Constructions: Germany-based manufacturer of monopiles and foundations for offshore wind farms. Comparable to CIMC SOE in offshore wind substructure production for European and global wind developers.
• Sembcorp Marine: Singapore-based offshore engineering and shipbuilding group with FPSO, drillship, and offshore wind foundation capabilities. Comparable to CIMC SOE as an offshore EPC competitor in Asia serving global energy and offshore wind markets.
• Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding: Tier-1 Chinese shipyard with bulk carriers, VLCCs, and dual-fuel container ships. Comparable to CIMC SOE in vessel construction capabilities and a CIMC SOE fuel tank/module supply partner since January 2024.

Emerging players

• Chart Industries: US-based cryogenic equipment and LNG/liquefaction technology provider. Comparable to CIMC SOE on the cryogenic containment side (LNG fuel tanks, regasification), though Chart focuses on onshore/industrial LNG while CIMC SOE specializes in maritime gas containment.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Japan-headquartered industrial conglomerate with significant LNG carrier construction (Moss-type tanks) and large marine engine capabilities. Comparable to CIMC SOE as an established global gas carrier builder, though operating at much larger scale across a broader industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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