On January 22, the MR chemical tanker “CHAMPION TIDE” built by Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry Co., Ltd. (Jinglu Shipyard) for CHAMPION TANKERS AS was successfully delivered 107 days ahead of the contract delivery date.
CHAMPION TIDE is the first new MR tanker built for CHAMPION TANKERS AS, measuring 183.1 meters in length, 32.2 meters in beam and with a design draft of 11.0 meters. The vessel features 20 cargo tanks, representing a premium model within the international MR oil/chemical tanker series, capable of simultaneously transporting 20 distinct cargoes.
The cargo hold interior is coated with Marine Line 784 special paint, enabling the vessel to carry all IMO chemicals, including 98% concentrated sulfuric acid and 37% concentrated hydrochloric acid. Its chemical resistance surpasses that of stainless steel, phenolic epoxy resin, and zinc silicate coatings. It exhibits excellent corrosion resistance to acids, alkalis, and solvents, maximizing the transport of various clean petroleum products such as palm oil, fatty acid distillates, biofuels, and methanol. Its impermeability ensures product purity. Excellent adhesion and bonding strength contribute to its long-lasting durability. The coating also possesses excellent flexibility to resist internal stress, while its strength contributes to its wear and impact resistance.
The vessel employs Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to meet Tier III emissions standards, significantly reducing nitrogen oxide emissions. Through extensive hull optimization, it fulfills EEDI Phase 3 requirements, achieving synergistic enhancements in energy efficiency and environmental performance. This demonstrates the vessel’s energy-saving capabilities—simple yet refined.