On June 5th, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group under China State Shipbuilding Corporation, jointly with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd (CSTC), and Shanghai COSCO Shipping Chemical Carrier, a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation, held a signing ceremony for the construction contract of one 9,200 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker in Wuhan.
According to the announcement released by COSCO SHIPPING Energy on May 24, the total investment in the 9,200 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker signed by Wuchang Shipyard is RMB 191 million (approximately US$27 million) and a contract price of approximately RMB 180 million (tax inclusive).
The contracted 9200DWT duplex stainless steel chemical tanker has an overall length of 118.00 meters, a beam of 19.50 meters, a design speed of 13 knots, is classed by CCS and flies the Chinese flag.
The chemical tanker meets the Tier III emission requirements. Compared with similar vessels, its performance parameters include lower fuel consumption, higher loading capacity and larger cargo capacity. The vessel meets the requirements of smart vessels and can achieve all-round monitoring of the vessel on the shore. It is a new generation of high-end stainless steel chemical tanker that integrates leading technology and green environmental protection.
Meanwhile, the vessel adopts advanced design concepts and is equipped with high-performance stainless steel cargo tank system, which meets the latest environmental protection and safety standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). With high corrosion resistance, intelligent cargo management system and low energy consumption, the vessel can safely transport a wide range of high-end chemicals, significantly improving operational economy and environmental performance.
This cooperation is the first time that CSTC and Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry have joined hands with Shanghai COSCO Shipping Chemical Carrier to promote high-end chemical tanker projects. In the future, the three parties will continue to deepen cooperation in the field of special vessels.
At the same time, the acceptance of this type of vessel will further consolidate the competitiveness of Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry in the stainless steel chemical tanker market, enhance the brand influence of CSTC and Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry in this high-end market segment, and lay the foundation for jointly developing a broader special vessel market.