COSCO SHIPPING has significantly advanced in developing green, low-carbon, and intelligent fleets within its oil, gas, and general cargo specialized sectors, aligning with the international shipping industry’s accelerated push toward carbon emission reductions.
On 22 November, COSCO SHIPPING Energy signed a pivotal contract with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry and China Shipbuilding Trading to construct six state-of-the-art 307,000 dwt crude oil tankers.
These vessels feature advanced performance capabilities, enhanced energy efficiency design indices, and future-ready fuel compatibility. Being both LNG-ready and methanol-ready, the ships are designed to seamlessly convert to LNG or methanol propulsion systems during the new build phase.
Furthermore, the vessel designs have undergone comprehensive hull profile optimization, achieving a perfect balance between engine power output and speed to maximize energy efficiency while maintaining economic viability.
Additionally, on 20 November, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers held a naming ceremony for its latest fleet members, the GREEN PECEM and GREEN SUAPE—two 77,000-dwt multipurpose pulp carriers. Built at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry Dalian, these vessels are the largest professional pulp transport ships globally.
They measure 225 meters in length, 32.26 meters in width, and 21 meters in moulded depth, with a cruising speed of 15 knots and an impressive range of 25,000 nautical miles.
Embodying the principles of energy-efficient green shipping, the vessels feature container-style cargo holds equipped with rotary dehumidifiers to ensure pulp cargo quality and safety during transit.
Moreover, these carriers also boast exceptional versatility, capable of transporting high-speed rail trains, wind turbine components, new energy vehicles, large machinery, and ultra-long or overweight steel pipe pile structures.
To meet the specialized needs of new energy vehicle transportation, the ships include cutting-edge temperature monitoring and early warning systems for enhanced cargo management.
