Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Haihong Shipping Co., Ltd. finalized a contract for building a 7,000 m³ LEG (ethylene) carrier in Ruichang City. This agreement marks New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding’s entry into high-end gas carrier construction, advancing its strategic focus on producing high-quality vessels.
Key Participants
The ceremony was attended by industry leaders including:
- He Xudong, Chairman of Qinshi Group Co., Ltd.
- Han Xu, Partner of Shanghai Yiqiao Haikong Industrial Development Co., Ltd.
- Wang Yi, General Manager of Shenzhen Haihong Shipping.
- Relevant officials from the Ruichang Municipal Committee and government.
About Shenzhen Haihong Shipping Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2006, Shenzhen Haihong Shipping specializes in domestic coastal liquid cargo transportation. Its operations span:
- Liquefied gas carrier transport across the domestic coastal areas and the Yangtze River,
- Domestic and international vessel agency services for dangerous goods,
- Inland freight services.
Project Highlights
The vessel for Shenzhen Haihong Shipping is a 7,000 m³ semi-cooled, semi-pressurized LEG carrier—the first domestically designed and manufactured of its kind. Designed by MARIC, the vessel includes:
- Dual C-type tanks (3500 m³ each) for flexible cargo capacity,
- Two goods transport options, enabling simultaneous loading of two types of goods or a single type,
- A VS-BOW design (invisible bulbous bow) with an energy-saving CAPRO post-paddle device,
- Specifications in line with the China Classification Society standards,
- Capacity for unrestricted international navigation with a 6200-ton load limit.
Dimensions and Technical Specs
- Length: 115 meters
- Width: 19 meters
- Depth: 10.4 meters
- Draft: 6.1 meters (design), 6.6 meters (structural)
- Speed: 14.5 knots with a single diesel engine, single shaft, and propeller design
Strategic Importance and Vision
This contract symbolizes New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding’s commitment to high-end vessel construction. Shenzhen Haihong Shipping’s decision followed a rigorous evaluation, reflecting confidence in New Jiangzhou’s technical expertise and commitment to quality. This project reinforces New Jiangzhou’s mission to produce specialized, high-end vessels and enhance its brand.
Since restructuring from Jiangzhou Joint Shipbuilding, New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding has focused on specialized vessel production. Moving forward, the company will adhere to its “9610” manufacturing strategy, aligned with the three-year plan to double output. New Jiangzhou aims to establish Ruichang as an advanced ship manufacturing hub for high-end ships and offshore engineering products, delivering quality marine products to a global customer base.
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