On September 12, Sanfu Shipbuilding officially kicked off construction of a 166-meter rock installation vessel.
The vessel has an overall length of 166.80 meters, a beam of 40.00 meters, a depth of 9.50 meters, a structural draft of 6.20 meters, and a deadweight of 21,000 tons. It is classified by Bureau Veritas.
The vessel features the following notable characteristics:
- Equipped with two sets of 3000 kW azimuth thrusters, with the main propulsion system driven by two electric motors and thrusters.
- Equipped with two sets of bow thrusters and a DP2 dynamic positioning system, the vessel’s maneuverability is significantly enhanced while maintaining sufficient stability under all loading conditions.
- Features a large open top cargo hold with a robust structure capable of carrying 17,500 tons of rock with a density ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 tons per cubic meter.
- Equipped with a mobile excavator and deck conveyor system, the design incorporates a large-diameter tubular rock-dumping device capable of depositing rocks onto the riverbed with exceptional precision.
- The generator uses environmentally friendly methanol and light diesel oil as its primary fuels.
- The living quarters are located in the bow, offering expansive views.
It is reported that the construction of this series of rock installation vessels will help Sanfu Shipbuilding achieve new breakthroughs in the field of offshore engineering vessel construction.
Sanfu Shipbuilding stated that it will seize this opportunity to expand its shipbuilding portfolio beyond constructing more multi-purpose heavy-lift vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, and chemical tankers, while enhancing the technological sophistication of its vessels.