On November 9, CSSC Guangxi Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (“CSSC Guangxi Shipbuilding”) successfully signed a shipbuilding contract with the Italian company VE-NA DI NAVIGAZIONE SRL for the construction of one 9,200 DWT general cargo vessel. This marks a renewed collaboration between the two parties, following their initial partnership in May 2025.
This vessel has an overall length of 119.9 meters, a beam of 17 meters, a design speed of 13.2 knots, and a deadweight capacity of 9,200 tonnes. It is powered by a MAN 8L 27/38 main engine, which complies with IMO Tier III emission standards and EEDI Phase 2 requirements. Characterized by its energy efficiency and eco-friendliness, this high-tech vessel aligns with the environmental policies supported by Europe.
It is understood that the vessel covered by this agreement is the eighth in this series of general cargo vessels to be contracted by CSSC Guangxi Shipbuilding. Designed for the European market, these vessels comply with Europe’s stringent environmental regulations and operational requirements for shipping. The first vessel of this series—the product of the ongoing partnership between the two parties—has now reached the quayside commissioning stage; various tests are proceeding as planned, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
Currently, the 9,200 DWT general cargo vessel has become a benchmark vessel for CSSC Guangxi Shipbuilding as it expands into overseas markets for small-to-medium, high-end ships. Meanwhile, the company has secured a steady stream of orders for small container ships; together, these two core vessel types serve as a key growth driver for its new shipbuilding business.