Preventing pollution at sea
In order to significantly limit the consequences for the environment of an incident at sea, the CMA CGM Group decided to modify its new vessels at the design stage by locating the fuel tanks at the centre of the vessel.
The Group has also broken new ground by equipping its future vessels with a new pollution prevention technique (the Fast Oil Recovery System) which enables hydrocarbons to be rapidly recovered at any time without going through the hull. This technology is certified by Bureau Véritas.
Initially developed for petrol tankers, the technique has been adapted for container ships thanks to joint efforts by the JLMD Ecologic Group and the CMA CGM Group’s New Building Department.
All the new vessels of the Group also have additional tanks for treating bilge, engine and grey water.
Finally, all equipment on deck is electric to eliminate the problem of hydraulic fluid leaks