On January 23, 2026, Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) officially kicked off construction of the second 113,600 DWT LNG dual-fuel tanker for United Marine Limited (UML) at its section fabrication workshop.
The vessel has an overall length of approximately 249.9 meters, a beam of 44 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of about 113,600 tons. Designed by Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI), it features a double-bottom, double-hull structure with a stern-deck configuration.
In terms of environmental performance, the vessel strictly complies with NOx Tier III emission standards. Leveraging LNG dual-fuel propulsion technology, it significantly reduces carbon emissions and pollutant discharges, precisely aligning with the global shipping industry’s green and low-carbon transformation trend. It combines dual advantages of energy efficiency and environmental protection with strong adaptability.
As the largest-tonnage vessel currently contracted in Fujian Province, this type of oil tanker boasts outstanding performance. Its commencement of construction demonstrates XSI’s highly efficient production organization capabilities and solid technical reserves.
This series of vessels serves as a core product for XSI in practicing the development philosophy of “innovation-driven, green-led”, and also a key carrier for the enterprise’s product upgrade towards high-end and large-scale development. To date, XSI has secured 10 vessels for this type of oil tanker, with its market recognition rising steadily.
Currently, competition in the global shipbuilding industry is intensifying, with green and low-carbon development emerging as the core direction for the sector. Seizing the opportunity presented by the commencement of construction for its second 113,600 DWT LNG dual-fuel tanker, XSI continues to deepen its commitment to high-end shipbuilding, continuously strengthening technological innovation and enhancing production capacity.