Hold onto your hats, maritime enthusiasts! 🚢 China has just unveiled a colossal, domestically-built liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier in the bustling port city of Dalian in northeast China. This isn't just any ship—it's a game-changer in the world of maritime technology.
Constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC), this giant vessel marks the company's maiden voyage into large-scale LNG carrier construction. Measuring an impressive 295 meters in length, 46.4 meters in width, and 26.2 meters in depth, it's like a floating skyscraper! 🏙️ With a hefty payload capacity of 175,000 cubic meters, it can transport enough LNG to power countless homes and businesses.
What's cooler? 😎 Its design allows it to dock at major LNG terminals worldwide, ensuring smooth ship-to-shore integration. Plus, it boasts a super low boil-off rate of just 0.085% per day, meaning minimal LNG loss during those long voyages across the oceans.
Set to be delivered in August 2025, the vessel is currently undergoing meticulous commissioning for underwater mooring and cargo containment system construction before it sets sail on its epic first journey.
China's shipbuilding game has been leveling up rapidly in recent years. 🚀 Thanks to a robust ecosystem of domestic shipyards, engineering firms, and research institutions, they're pushing the boundaries of maritime tech. By embracing advanced manufacturing techniques and cutting-edge designs, Chinese shipyards are crafting complex and innovative vessels that cater to diverse industries.
Need proof? Just last month, Qatar placed an order for 18 of the world's largest LNG carriers from the China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Valued at nearly $6 billion, it's possibly the largest single LNG order ever placed in the industry! 💰
With these strides, China is not just building ships; it's charting a new course in global maritime innovation. 🌐
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China launches domestically developed large LNG carrier ship in Dalian
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