The Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Corporation (SWS), part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered a 114,000-ton oil tanker to a Greek shipping company, marking the first new vessel delivery of 2025 from Chinese shipyards.
Key Features of the Seascout
- Design and Capacity
- Tanker Type: Refined oil tanker
- Capacity: 114,000 tons of refined oil
- The Seascout represents the latest generation of refined oil tankers independently designed and developed by SWS.
- Eco-Friendly Technology
- Equipped with an eco-friendly propulsion system
- Upgraded hydrodynamic performance and energy efficiency
- Complies with the latest international emission standards, ensuring environmental responsibility.
- Market Demand
- The vessel has been positively received, with more than 20 orders currently in the pipeline for this model.
Looking Ahead: Chinese Shipbuilding Industry’s 2025 Outlook
Chinese shipyards are gearing up for a significant year in 2025, with a focus on the delivery of a variety of large vessels. Upcoming projects include:
- Car carriers
- Container ships
- Liquefied natural gas carriers
Additionally, the Adora Flora City, the second domestically-built large cruise ship, is set to reach major milestones, including:
- Hull completion
- First float-out
This marks a continued commitment to innovation and environmentally responsible shipbuilding by China’s leading shipyards.
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Source: BASTILLE POST GLOBAL
