On August 30, the vessel (Hull No.N1012) smoothly berthed at Wharf No.9. This milestone signifies the official commencement of operations at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan)’s Wharf No.9, marking a new phase in the company’s capacity expansion for shipbuilding and repair services.
It is understood that the newly operational berth at Wharf No.9. spans a total length of 357.6 meters, with a platform length of 302 meters and a width of 40 meters. Equipped with a 50×100 gantry crane, the wharf commenced construction on September 30, 2024, and was completed after 10 months of construction. It is capable of handling outfitting operations for vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 150,000 tons.
The completion and commissioning of Wharf No.9. marks a significant milestone in the development of COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan). This facility not only alleviates berthing pressure at the wharf but also enhances the company’s shipbuilding and repair capabilities. It will optimize the allocation of production resources, improve operational efficiency, and provide more stable and high-quality services to global customers.
Located on Liuheng Island in the Zhoushan Archipelago New Area of Zhejiang Province, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Zhoushan) serves as COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s sole large-scale shipbuilding and offshore equipment manufacturing base within Zhejiang’s high-quality development initiative to build a demonstration zone for common prosperity.
Currently, the company has established a production facility layout centered around three dry docks, two slipways, and eight berths, with its overall production scale continuing to expand. Concurrently, the construction projects for Dry Dock No. 4 and Berth No. 8 are actively progressing, which will further enhance the company’s production capacity foundation and its capabilities in repairing and constructing large vessels.