Seacon Shipping Group Holdings has officially taken delivery of its newest oil/chemical tanker, Golden Banyan, in a formal ceremony held at Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding.
Built in compliance with China Classification Society (CCS) standards, including Ice Class 1C specifications, Golden Banyan enhances Seacon’s fleet with a modern, fuel-flexible and environmentally compliant vessel designed for a variety of liquid cargoes.
Key Specifications
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Length Overall (LOA): 149.8 meters
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Beam: 22.8 meters
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Depth: 12.7 meters
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Fuel-Ready: Convertible for methanol operation
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Engine Type: Low-speed, two-stroke diesel
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Propulsion: Controllable-pitch propeller, variable frequency shaft generator
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Environmental Compliance: Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for IMO Tier III NOx standards
Cargo Capabilities
Golden Banyan is designed to transport:
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Crude oil
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Petroleum products (density < 1.54 t/m³)
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Liquid chemicals
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IMO II and III cargoes (per IBC Code)
Innovative Systems
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Multi-load line design: Enables compliance with diverse flag state and port requirements
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Six independent transmission systems: Hydraulic, frequency-controlled design to operate six cargo pumps and one ballast pump concurrently
Strategic Significance
This methanol-ready tanker positions Seacon Shipping for future green fuel transitions and strengthens its capabilities in the global oil and chemical transport market.
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Source: BAIRD MARITIME
