On May 29, the first 306,000 DWT very large crude carrier (VLCC) independently developed and designed by Hengli Heavy Industries successfully completed all sea trials.
It is understood that the VLCC is independently developed and designed by Hengli Heavy Industries Ship Design and Research Center. The vessel measures 332.8 meters in overall length, 60 meters in beam, 30 meters in depth, 14.5 knots in speed, classified by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR), and is characterized by fast speed, light empty weight, low energy consumption and other notable features.
The successful sea trial of the first VLCC marks a key step of Hengli Heavy Industries in the field of R&D and construction of ultra-large vessels.
In the future, Hengli Heavy Industries will continue to enhance its design, development, and production capabilities for high-end, intelligent, and green ships, and make greater contributions to accelerating the construction of a world-class shipbuilding company and promoting high-quality development of the shipbuilding industry.