On May 28, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC) held a signing ceremony with Wah Kwong Transport Holdings Ltd. (Wah Kwong) in Beijing for a contract to build 2+2 114,000 DWT product tankers.
The 114,000 DWT product tankers covered by this contract were independently researched and designed by DSIC. They precisely align with global shipping market trends and feature comprehensive upgrades in operational economy, port adaptability, and navigational safety. The design proactively positions the vessels within the two core industry sectors of green, low-carbon shipping and smart shipping.
In terms of environmental protection, this vessel features a multi-dimensional low-carbon emissions reduction system encompassing emission control, energy efficiency management, and provisions for future low-carbon technologies. It is equipped with an EGCS desulfurization system to efficiently control sulfur oxide emissions, and its overall energy efficiency design meets the requirements of EEDI Phase III. Additionally, it has obtained class notations for LNG and methanol retrofitting, as well as for carbon capture retrofitting. In terms of intelligent operation and maintenance, this vessel type is certified with the Smart Ship notation, providing comprehensive technical support for intelligent navigation, refined operation and maintenance, and end-to-end safety management.
It is understood that Wah Kwong has placed cumulative orders with DSIC for four 44,000 DWT refined oil tankers, two 180,000 DWT bulk carriers, and four 300,000 DWT Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). Currently, the four 175,000-cubic-meter LNG carriers being built under the partnership are progressing smoothly.
To date, DSIC has secured orders for more than 60 110,000 DWT product tankers, making it one of the industry leaders in terms of order volume.
Moving forward, DSIC will continue to focus on its core business of high-end shipbuilding, adhere to the principles of lean construction, and maintain strict control over design, processes, quality, and production management. By upholding high standards, efficiency, and quality, the company will ensure the successful implementation and on-time delivery of projects, thereby continuously enhancing its core competitiveness in the market.