On April 15, 2026, Dashenzhou Shipbuilding and Petrobras Transporte S.A. held a grand signing ceremony for a newbuilding contract for “three 10,000 m³ semi-refrigerated LNG/ammonia carriers.”
Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding and Jiangnan Heavy Industry have signed a strategic cooperation agreement so that they can carry out in-depth cooperation in areas such as vessel type optimization and construction technology improvement and jointly promote China’s gas carriers to a higher level.
The three 10,000 m³ semi-refrigerated liquefied gas/ammonia carriers contracted in this agreement are high-end, technology-intensive, and environmentally friendly vessels capable of transporting both liquefied gas and liquid ammonia simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional market adaptability and forward-thinking design. This vessel type imposes extremely high requirements on cryogenic control of liquid cargo holds, material strength, and safety systems, fully demonstrating Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding’s technical confidence and engineering capabilities in the construction of high-value-added vessel types.
Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., located in the Zhoushan Archipelago—a major hub for shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment manufacturing in China—has long specialized in the research, development, and construction of high-value-added, high-tech vessels. The company possesses modern shipbuilding facilities, an experienced technical team, and a rigorous quality management system.
Leveraging the decades of shipbuilding expertise accumulated by Taizhou Wuzhou Shipbuilding, the company has earned a strong reputation and brand recognition within the industry and the market for its gas carriers and stainless steel chemical tankers. It has developed profound technical expertise and core competitive advantages in niche segments such as small and medium-sized gas carriers and chemical tankers.
Petrobras Transport is the core shipping arm of Petrobras, responsible for the maritime transport of a significant portion of the country’s energy products. The company maintains stringent standards regarding vessel quality, safety, and delivery schedules. Its decision to partner with Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding not only reflects a high level of recognition for the overall capabilities of China’s shipbuilding industry but also demonstrates the growing mutual trust and synergy between Chinese and Brazilian enterprises.