On February 8, the first 74,500 DWT chemical/product oil tanker built by CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for Norway’s Ocean Yield (OCY) was successfully launched, marking a new step forward in the cooperation between Guangzhou Shipyard International, the shipowner OCY and the charterer Braskem.
This project marks a significant achievement for Guangzhou Shipyard International’s first foray into the South American market and holds profound implications for further expansion into the global market. The vessel is a new generation of single-fuel LRI tanker custom-designed by Guangzhou Shipyard International to meet the shipowner’s specific needs, with all performance indicators reaching industry-leading levels.
The vessel has an overall length of 228 meters, a beam of 36 meters, a structural draft of 13.5 meters, and a service speed of 14.0 knots. Its vibration and noise control meets COMF-VIB CREW Class C and COMF-NOISE CREW Class A standards, while emissions comply with IMO Tier III regulations. The vessel achieves Phase 3 Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), demonstrating significant advantages including low energy consumption, high speed, and strong adaptability. This represents the latest technological advancement in Guangzhou Shipyard International’s LRI chemical/product tanker segment.
Notably, this vessel also marks Guangzhou Shipyard International’s first construction of a 75,000-deadweight-ton class vessel on its platform production line. Throughout the construction process, the project team collaborated efficiently with the shipowner and classification society. Through scientific management and technological innovation, they effectively enhanced construction efficiency and product quality.
Prior to launching, the vessel’s cargo oil tanks and engine room had completed coatings operations, with all functional compartments and superstructures nearing completion. Through optimized construction processes and enhanced platform line capabilities, the vessel achieved launching 40 days after longitudinal transfer—20 days ahead of schedule—significantly shortening the platform line cycle.