On April 1, CSSC Chengxi Shipyard named and delivered the first 85,000 DWT new multi-purpose vessel built for CITIC Leasing 213 days ahead of schedule, and the new vessel was named “CSPC ARIES”.
The “CSPC ARIES” is a global “leader” in its class. Its overall length of 225 meters, beam of 36 meters and high speed of 15.5 knots demonstrate its excellent performance. As an “all-round” vessel, it can not only transport traditional cargoes such as grains, ores and containers, but also flexibly carry high value-added goods such as pulp, new energy vehicles and large-scale engineering equipment, which truly realizes “one vessel with multiple uses and access to the world”.
The vessel is environmentally friendly and meets the International Maritime Organization (IMO) NOx TIER Ⅲ emission standards; the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) is 50% lower than the baseline, far exceeding the Phase Ⅲ requirements, setting a benchmark for global green shipping. The vessel is intelligent and efficient, equipped with intelligent ship system, upgraded cargo hold dehumidification system, and also added dehumidifier cooling function and temperature control function. The vessel is of double-bottomed, double-hulled and lwide size hatch opening cargo hold design, combined with the precise layout of 8 independent cargo holds, ensures safe and worry-free cargo transportation.
It is reported that “CSPC ARIES” is the first 85,000 DWT multi-purpose vessel in the series jointly built by CSSC Chengxi Shipyard, CITIC Leasing and COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers. Its maiden voyage will ship cargo from domestic ports to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other countries.