On October 28, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation(DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, successfully completed the launching of the No. 2 175,000 cbm LNG carrier built for China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES).
This LNG carrier is about 295 meters in length, 46.4 meters in width, 11.5 meters in design draft with empty weight 36,298 tons and 175,000 cbm cargo hold capacity. It can dock at most large LNG shore stations in the world, has excellent port suitability and ship-shore compatibility with strong market competitiveness.
The construction period in the dock was shortened by 28 days compared with the first ship. The integrity of the blocks was good, the matching rate of outfitting parts was high, and the early block reserves were sufficient, laying a good foundation for the subsequent continuous closing.