Recently, Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province signed a contract with Hainan Anli International for the construction of a 211,000 DWT bulk carrier.
The vessel measures 300 meters in length overall, 50 meters in beam, and has a service speed of approximately 14.5 knots with an endurance of 27,000 nautical miles. It stands as the first ultra-large bulk carrier constructed by a shipyard in northern Jiangsu Province.
Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry stated that this new building order benefited from its large-scale, intelligent modern shipbuilding base, as well as the systematic advantages of its large slipways, heavy lifting and intelligent workshops.
According to publicly available information, Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry was established on October 22, 2024, based on the upgrade of the original Sanjia Shipbuilding Heavy Industry. It has a registered capital of 100.18 million yuan and focuses on the manufacturing of high-end ships such as dual-fuel bulk carriers and container ships, while also engaging in marine engineering equipment manufacturing and ship repair business.
It is understood that Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry enjoys a unique port-adjacent advantage—situated along the only natural tidal river channel in northern Jiangsu Province free of navigation-impeding dams or weirs. Leveraging the excellent navigational conditions and strategic location of the Xiangshui Port Area, it provides inherent convenience for the construction, outfitting, and delivery of large vessels.
It is understood that Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry enjoys unique port advantages—situated along the natural tidal waterway flowing into the sea in northern Jiangsu Province. Leveraging the excellent navigational conditions and strategic location of Xiangshui Port Area, it provides inherent convenience for the construction, outfitting, and delivery of large vessels.
As a key regional shipbuilding project, Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry has updated its total investment to 1.75 billion yuan (approximately $248 million). The project’s total planned area spans 1,600 mu (approximately 1,066,672 m²), with construction progressing in three phases.
Since commencing construction in March this year, Xiangshui Wanlong Heavy Industry has maintained rapid progress. To seize the optimal construction period, the company adopted a model of simultaneous construction, production, and optimization, coordinating the advancement of factory building construction and equipment procurement. As of November this year, the project has completed approximately 600 million yuan in fixed-asset investment. Construction of the factory buildings is currently accelerating, and all core production equipment has been fully ordered.
According to the plan, the project will construct one new 80,000-ton berth and one new 50,000-ton berth, alongside five large slipways and two outfitting piers. It will be equipped with a series of heavy-duty machinery, including 200-ton to 600-ton gantry cranes. A new painting workshop compliant with PSPC international standards, a semi-intelligent section assembly workshop, and advanced equipment such as laser cutting and automated welding systems will be established. Together, these facilities will form a technologically advanced, fully integrated modern shipyard.
Currently, Phase I of the project is progressing steadily, with Phase II scheduled to commence construction between late this year and early next year. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Phase II will focus on constructing two 100,000-ton dry docks, advancing the development of an industrial internet platform, and implementing intelligent equipment upgrades, while continuously advancing toward green, low-carbon, and smart manufacturing. Upon full operational capacity, the project’s annual shipbuilding capacity will surge to 1 million deadweight tons, with annual output value projected to exceed 5 billion yuan (approximately $710 million). It is expected to generate tax contributions of 150 million yuan and create over 2,000 jobs.