Daehan Shipbuilding, DNV GL join forces on developing small-scale LPG carriers

Korea’s Daehan Shipbuilding has entered into a joint development project with classification society DNV GL to develop small-size LPG carriers.

Due to tightened emission regulations and a shale gas boom, the demand for LPG and LNG carriers is expected to increase. A hike in freight rates also stimulates the growth in LPG carrier orders.

To keep pace with this industrial trend and seize opportunities, Daehan Shipbuilding has decided to diversify its ship type lines and start to develop LPG carriers

“DHSC already established its position as a reliable shipbuilder with the capability to build different ship types other than gas carriers. As the industry is changing rapidly, we are now strengthening our competitiveness by developing LPG carriers and show our technological competence to ship owners,” said Seong Jeong, DHSC President & CEO.

DNV GL will review the basic and detailed designs for the vessels in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations and provide technical advice and recommendations to help enhance the design development.

On August 26, The 85m Subsea Support Vessel (DN85M-6) built by Fujian Southeast Shipyard Co., Ltd was successfully delivered.

It is 85m in length overall, 22m in width, 8m in depth with the design draft of 6.3m. With the moon pool, it features a deck crane with a capacity of approximately 100 tons at 10m outreach and it is equipped with two main engines, two Azimuth thrusters, and bow thrusters. Besides, this ABS ship has a four-point mooring, anti-heeling system and helideck capable of the reception of a Sikorsky S61.

On August 25^th, the 2500 TEU container ship was launched from Jiangnan Shipyard(Group) CO., Ltd. As scheduled.

This vessel is 195m in length overall, 191.8m in LPP, 32.25m in width and 17m in depth. The design draft is 10m, the scantling draft is 11.2m and the service speed is no less than 20 knots. Besides, there are 922 containers in the cargo hold, 1725 containers and 226 refrigerated containers on the deck. With the latest exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers), this vessel is energy-efficient, environmental-friendly, automatic and reliable.

On August 21^st, Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited (GSI) subordinated by China State Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (CSSC) delivered its first MR chemical/product oil tanker to IMC Group and CSSC Leasing in eight newbuilding series and named it as “Maritime Comity”.

It is 183m in length overall, 35m in width, 18.5m in depth with 10.5m of the design draft. It is a Type two chemical tanker with energy-saving, environmental-friendly and high-efficient features as per MARPOL Tier Three and NECA requirements. Besides, it can load 22 kinds of liquid cargoes without contamination among those chemicals, catering for loading and unloading requirements mostly and providing more choices and flexibility for shipowners in the operation.

The delivery ceremony of the third E-Flexer RoPax Galicia built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard(Weihai) CO., LTD. for Stena was delivered on August 20^th.

This RoPax ferry is 214.5m in length, 27.8m in width with the design draft of  6.4m at a service speed of 22 knots. It is classified into DNV GL, meeting the latest international requirements, such as Class 1C and SRTP（Safe Return to Port). It is fitted with scrubbers in accordance with the updated sulfur emission limit. Besides, it can accommodate 1015 passengers and more than 300 cars, such as automobiles, trucks and trailers. It also features store, bar, playhouse, VIP lounge, playground,  restaurant, Café and sundeck as the cruise ship, integrating sightseeing, leisure and recreation.

On August 15^th, No.10 325,000 DWT ore carrier constructed by Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd. (WS Group) for U-Ming Marine Transport Corp. has left the dock to begin its seven-days sea trials.

It is the first vessel of this series we built for U-Ming and it is also the fifth ship that Beichuan Heavy industry Co., Ltd completed sea trials with full capacity.

The No.5 75,000 DWT chemical / product oil tanker for VISTA built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co. Ltd (GSI) subordinated by China State Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (CSSC)  was named and delivered on August 14^th, ahead of the contract in 17 days.

It is a new type of LR1 oil tanker independently developed by GSI. It is 228.4m in length, 38m in width and 18.3m in depth with the design draft of 11m. Furthermore, it can achieve 1.6 times in deadweight and load capacity on the same depth, draft and fuel consumption to bring higher economic benefits for shipowners.

On August 12^th, the 210, 000 DWT bulk carrier built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (SWS), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, was delivered to Sinokor in a naming ceremony, which is the third vessel in this series to the shipowner.

The “Atlantic Lion” is a self-developed and designed Newcastle bulk carrier, registered into BV. With a new type of clean and low-carbon technology, it has competitive advantages in service speed, fuel consumption and cargo loading.

On August 10, Chengxi Shipyard, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), delivered its NO.1 40,000 DWT self-unloading vessel.

It is a self-unloading vessel constructed and developed by Chengxi Shipyard for the shipowner. It is 190m in length, 29m in width with the design draught of 10.5m. Furthermore, this vessel features advanced equipment, such as controllable pitch propeller, shaft generator, bow and stern thruster, Becker rudder, hybrid scrubbers and high-efficiency unloading system that is capable to discharging 5,500 tons goods per hour.

On August 6th, the signing and delivery ceremony of No.4 9900 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd. for Norwegian shipowner was held. That means this series of vessels entered into its final stage. It is tailored for Utkilen Group by Jinling shipyard and is beyond the Ice class rules for the first time. Furthermore, it is 129.5m in length, 19.4m in width and the design draught of 8.0m with ice Class 1A and registered in DNV&GL.