On the 22nd of November, COSCO SHIPPING Energy entered into a seminal contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. for the construction of six cutting-edge very large crude carriers (VLCCs), each with a deadweight tonnage (dwt) of 307,000.
These newbuilds are equipped with superior performance attributes, improved energy efficiency design indices, and are primed for future fuel adaptability. They are designed for readiness to adopt liquefied natural gas (LNG) or methanol as propulsion fuels, allowing for a smooth transition during the construction phase.
Moreover, the design of these vessels has been subject to extensive hull form optimization, striking an optimal balance between engine power and sailing speed to enhance energy efficiency while preserving commercial viability.
In a related development, on the 20th of November, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers conducted a naming ceremony for the latest additions to its fleet: the GREEN PECEM and GREEN SUAPE. These are two 77,000-dwt multipurpose pulp carriers, constructed at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry Dalian. They stand as the world’s largest specialized pulp transportation vessels.
The vessels are dimensioned at 225 meters in overall length, 32.26 meters in breadth, and possess a moulded depth of 21 meters. They are capable of maintaining a service speed of 15 knots and exhibit an impressive sailing range of 25,000 nautical miles.
These carriers are a testament to the tenets of energy-efficient and eco-friendly maritime transportation. They are outfitted with cargo holds designed in a containerized format, complete with rotary dehumidification systems to guarantee the preservation of pulp cargo quality and safety throughout the voyage.
Additionally, these multipurpose vessels pride themselves on their extraordinary adaptability, being equipped to transport a diverse range of cargo including high-speed rail trains, wind turbine components, new energy vehicles, heavy machinery, as well as extended or overweight steel pipe pile structures.
In response to the specific requirements of new energy vehicle transportation, the ships are equipped with state-of-the-art temperature monitoring and early warning systems, which enhance the management and security of the cargo being transported.