On November 19th, China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co.,Ltd (“WS”) officially kicked off the construction of the third 25,900 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker in the series, for Xingtong Shipping’s subsidiary, Xingtong Walrus Shipping.
It is reported that this project is the second batch of 25900 series vessels additionally signed between WS and Xingtong Shipping. On May 9, WS signed an additional contract for the construction of two 25,900DWT stainless steel chemical tankers with Xingtong Walrus Shipping Co. and Xingtong Seahorse Shipping Co. under Xingtong Shipping. The cost of a single vessel will not exceed RMB 318 million and will be delivered on March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 respectively.
Classed by China Classification Society (CCS), the 25,900DWT stainless steel chemical tankers has a length of 158.98 meters, a beam of 27.00 meters and a depth of 14.20 meters, with a capacity of 29,500 m³.
Designed for a speed of 14 knots, it is equipped with a MAN 5S50ME-C9.7-EcoEGR main engine, which meets EEDI Phase 3 requirements. The main engine and generator set are equipped with SCR system, meeting IMO Tier III requirements for emissions.
In terms of intelligence and automation, this series of chemical tankers is equipped with intelligent navigation, intelligent cabin, intelligent energy efficiency and intelligent information integration platform, achieving comprehensive intelligence in ship operation. These advanced technologies not only improve the operational efficiency and safety of the chemical tankers, but also greatly reduce energy consumption and emissions.