On November 10, Taizhou Sanfu Shipbuilding and DNV jointly held a ceremony to celebrate the milestone of more than 100 ships classified under their partnership. The two parties signed a classification agreement for new shipbuilding on-site, continuing to deepen their strategic cooperation in the field of green shipping.
Since beginning their partnership in 2006, the two parties have collaborated on various types of vessels, particularly multipurpose heavy-lift vessels.
Through the collaborative efforts of both parties, Sanfu Shipbuilding has successfully constructed and delivered landmark “green” vessels—including a 1,300 TEU dual-fuel (methanol) container ship and a 3,500 TEU dual-fuel (high-pressure LNG) container ship. These projects have translated the concept of “green shipbuilding” into tangible, operational vessels, serving as a significant testament to the shipyard’s ongoing product portfolio upgrade and its transition toward low-carbon, high-end manufacturing.
Sanfu Shipbuilding stated that it will continue to deepen its focus on the construction of green and intelligent vessels, increasing investment in methanol- and LNG-dual-fuel ships as well as other low-carbon vessel types. Marking this milestone of 100 delivered vessels as a new starting point, the company looks forward to expanding its collaboration with DNV into more cutting-edge technological domains—advancing the application of alternative fuel systems, digital surveys, and standards for intelligent ships—to jointly deliver safe, green, and efficient vessel solutions to shipowners worldwide.
DNV notes that reaching the milestone of 100 vessels through this partnership is a testament to years of professional collaboration and mutual trust between the two teams. It also chronicles Sanfu Shipbuilding’s journey—from its initial expansion into the European market to its current status as an internationally recognized builder of high-end vessels. Amid the wave of transformation in the shipping industry, the increasing complexity of technical challenges demands even closer coordination. DNV remains committed to leveraging its technical expertise to support Sanfu Shipbuilding in achieving further breakthroughs in the realm of green shipping. Building on this newly signed classification agreement, both parties are set to embark on a new phase of cooperation, working together toward even greater milestones.