On January 8, Nantong Shunrong Heavy Industry of Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group (WS) celebrated the naming and delivery of its first 9,200 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker. The vessel was named “Huang Huai”.
It is understood that WS successfully undertook orders for SC Shipping’s 7200DWT series chemical tankers, Shanghai SC-STOLT SHIPPING’s 9200DWT chemical tankers and SC Shipping’s 25900DWT series chemical tankers.
The 9200DWT chemical tanker delivered this time is the first vessel of this series. According to the preliminary sea trials, all the indexes of this vessel are better than the requirements of technical specifications. It is reported that the No.2 vessel of this series has completed all the mooring tests and will leave the shipyard to carry out the subsequent sea trial delivery work.
Shanghai SC-STOLT SHIPPING was founded in 2005 by SC Shipping and STOLT SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED. The company specializes in providing liquid chemical transportation services, with its main business covering domestic coastal, middle and lower reaches of Changjiang River and Pearl River Delta chemical transportation, as well as liquid chemicals and oil products transportation on international routes. The delivery of “Huanghuai” will increase the company’s operating vessels to ten.