On April 7, the keel-laying ceremony for the T300K-104, the first 307,000-DWT vary-large crude carrier (VLCC) being built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) Tianjin for DYNACOM, was held in Dry Dock No. 2 at DSIC in Tianjin. This marks the vessel’s official entry into the critical phase of key construction phase. Construction of the vessel began on July 22, 2025.
This vessel represents the mainstream VLCC class currently in the international shipping market. With an overall length of approximately 332.95 meters, a beam of 60 meters, a draft of 30 meters, and a structural draft of 21.8 meters, it boasts a deadweight tonnage of 307,000 tons, making its overall performance and carrying capacity industry-leading. In terms of technical specifications, the vessel is equipped with a MAN 6G80ME-C10.5EGRTC main engine, paired with an open-loop desulfurization tower and an LP-SCR system for the generator set, fully meeting international NOx Tier III and SOx emission standards. It has also obtained the Fuelready (LNG) class notation, with interfaces reserved for alternative fuel upgrades, demonstrating excellent environmental performance and long-term development potential.
As the first vessel of this class, the DSIC Tianjin construction team thoroughly studied the technical documentation and, by integrating actual site conditions—including yard layout, lifting operations, and manufacturing processes—successfully implemented core technical solutions ahead of schedule. These included the division and reassembly of main sections, the pre-outfitting of floor plates, and precision control at critical measurement points (CM points), ensuring the keel-laying milestone was achieved with high efficiency and accuracy.
The successful keel-laying of Vessel T300K-104 marks DSIC Tianjin’s official entry into the VLCC construction sector, representing a key breakthrough and strategic upgrade in its product portfolio from bulk carriers and container ships to VLCCs.
Building on this momentum, DSIC Tianjin has also advanced construction of its first LNG dual-fuel VLCC. Ordered by the Greek company CAPITAL, that vessel commenced construction on September 16, 2025, 30 days ahead of the original schedule, further underscoring the yard’s growing capabilities in next-generation VLCC production.