On May 30, the first vessel of the 18,500 DWT chemical tanker series built by Wuhu Shipyard for a British shipowner achieved the full completion of the main hull in just 10 days.
This milestone achievement not only marks a major phased victory in the shipbuilding project, but also breaks the global record for the shortest time to penetrate the main hull of similar vessels with its outstanding construction efficiency, demonstrating the strong production capacity of Wuhu Shipyard in the field of shipbuilding.
This record-breaking completion is a concentrated reflection of the efficient coordination, technological innovation and lean management of Wuhu Shipyard’s production system.
The main hull penetration is one of the core nodes in shipbuilding. Completing this project within 10 days is the best proof of Wuhu Shipyard’s innovative capabilities and solid strength in precision control, large-scale modular construction, and efficient production organization and management.
The full completion of the main hull represents one of the core milestones in shipbuilding. Completing this critical project within just 10 days stands as definitive proof of Wuhu Shipyard’s innovative capabilities and technical prowess in precision control, large-block modular construction, and highly efficient production management.
It is understood that the 18,500 DWT chemical tanker built by Wuhu Shipyard is 149.8 meters long, 22.8 meters wide and has a cargo capacity of 21,000 cubic meters. The vessel adopts a methanol dual-fuel reserve design concept to meet the IMO Tier III emission standards.
In the future, it can be upgraded to run on clean energy methanol fuel, providing customers with a carbon neutral solution. In addition to being highly flexible and taking into account environmental performance, it is also designed to transport IMO II chemicals, including methanol and various biofuels.