On March 1, Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), began its first working day of the Year of the Horse. On that day, construction officially commenced on a 150,000 cbm Ultra Large Ethane Carrier (ULEC) (Hull No.H2846) for Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. (EPS).
According to reports, this series of vessels represents the world’s first and largest capacity order for MARK III membrane-type ethane carriers, and the vessel that has commenced construction this time is the fifth in the series.
On the same day, Jiangnan Heavy Industry held an unveiling ceremony for its new office building on the first day of construction.
Over the past year, Jiangnan Heavy Industry has gradually explored a path to high-quality development and is currently at a critical stage of transformation and development. The company will strive to realize its vision of becoming “a leader in the green and intelligent revolution of ship system equipment” and create new glories.