On February 26, Sanfu Shipbuilding held a steel cutting ceremony for a 14,000 DWT multi-purpose vessel built for a German shipowner.
The vessel has an overall length of 159.75 meters, a beam of 22.80 meters, a structural draft of 8.30 meters, and a speed of approximately 15.5 knots. Classed by DNV, the vessel is equipped with two 350-tonne cranes, providing a combined lifting capacity of up to 700 tonnes.
Designed with two cargo holds, the larger one extends to 89.25 meters in total length and is fitted with three tiers of tweendecks. Featuring excellent cargo compatibility, the vessel is capable of efficiently transporting ultra-long engineering equipment such as wind power components and high-speed rail carriages, as well as oversized and heavy-lift cargo including cranes.
It is reported that this series of 14,000 DWT multi-purpose vessels was jointly designed and developed by Sanfu Shipbuilding and Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI). Building upon the proven 12,500 DWT multi-purpose vessel design, it has undergone comprehensive optimization and upgrades, achieving significant improvements in cargo capacity, lifting performance, fuel efficiency, overall vessel performance and intelligent capabilities.