On September 29, Chinese manufacturer Jiangxi New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co.,Ltd (New Jiangzhou) announced that it had held a grand signing ceremony for two 13,800DWT of duplex stainless steel Chemical Tankers signed with Singapore-based owner OM Maritime Pte. LTD. (OM Maritime). Delivery of the first vessel is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 with prices yet to be disclosed.
The series of 13,800DWT ocean-going duplex stainless steel Chemical Tankers signed this time is a high-performance vessel custom-made by New Jiangzhou for OM Maritime . The vessel is a stern type design with single shafting and pitch OARS, complying with highest emission standards, the vessel shall be distinguished and under the BV Classification Society.
The vessel is capable of carrying a variety of cargoes including Chemicals, Acids, Petroleum products and edible oils. The successful signing of such type not only reflects the strong strength of New Jiangzhou in the field of high-end Chemical Tanker construction, but also demonstrates OM Maritime ‘s full recognition of New Jiangzhou’s technical strength and service quality.
In the process of undertaking the project, New Jiangzhou and OM Maritime Company maintained a tight communication in written correspondence and video meeting, and both parties established a high degree of trust and cooperation, which laid a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the project.
Established in 2007, OM Maritime is an integrated Maritime company focused on ship ownership, chartering, financing and commercial services. The company has rich experience and extensive resources in the small tanker market and is committed to achieving continued growth in this segment. As a recognized shipping investor and operator in Southeast Asia, OM Maritime has consistently demonstrated leadership excellence, deep domain expertise and a commitment to shared values and service excellence.
The cooperation with New Jiangzhou is one of OM Maritime ‘s important layouts in the field of chemical tankers. Both parties will work together to build high-quality chemical tankers and provide safer and more reliable services for the global chemical transportation market.
New Jiangzhou announced that it will strictly follow the requirements of the contract and brilliant organize production to ensure that the project is completed on time, according to quality and quantity. At the same time, the company will continue to enhance the cooperation and communication with OM Maritime as well as other well-known ship owners of domestic and overseas, constantly improve its technical strength and service level, and provide better quality ship products and services for global customers.