On January 16, China State Shipbuilding Corporation Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC), in collaboration with CSSC Trading, successfully signed a contract with a renowned European shipowner for the construction of 2+2 114,000 DWT product tankers.
This project represents DSIC’s latest generation of eco-friendly LR2 vessel design, featuring an overall length of approximately 250 meters and a beam of 44 meters. Through hull design upgrades and optimizations, the vessel achieves enhanced energy efficiency and overall performance.
Simultaneously, the design incorporates the latest maritime safety and environmental standards, meeting the most recent requirements of major oil companies. The vessel demonstrates leading levels of safety, adaptability and energy-saving efficiency.
Leveraging its mature mass production capacity, stable delivery track record, and continuous technological innovation capabilities, DSIC has established core competitive advantages in the 110,000 DWT oil tanker sector.
This project, consisting of 2+2 114,000 DWT product tankers, further solidifies DSIC’s position as a leading global player in the construction of medium and large oil tankers. Following the signing of this project, DSIC’s order book for 110,000 DWT product/crude oil tankers under construction has increased further, making it the world’s leading shipyard in this type of vessel. Its superior construction quality and leading technological solutions have earned praise from numerous shipowners and charterers, making it a preferred partner for major global oil tanker owners.
In 2026, DSIC will focus on the different main ship types built at its Dalian, Shanhaiguan and Tianjin bases, strengthen customer development and market analysis, give full play to the brand benefits of DSIC, continue to break through the core technologies of green and intelligent ships, and work with global partners to build a maritime power and promote the green transformation of the global shipping industry with more competitive products and better services.