The environmentally-friendly 318,000 dead-weight-ton VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) Hua San, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Ocean Tankers, was delivered five months ahead of the schedule on the afternoon of October 27.
It is the world's first super oil tanker with the largest dead weight tonnage and the newest design, completely in line with the latest Common Structural Rules formulated by the International Association of Classification Societies. This marks another milestone for domestic shipbuilding enterprises in terms of developing and building high-tech, high value-added and large oil tankers.
Hua San, 333 meters long, 60 meters wide and 30.5 meters deep, has a design draft of 21 meters, a speed of 16.1 knots, and an endurance of about 29,000 nautical miles. It is another typical product that Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. has introduced into the market.
The availability of the oil tanker has attracted wide attention and a great response from the international shipping industry. The company has already received orders for a total of 16 oil tankers.
By People's Daily Online
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