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Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) launched the first of four large-capacity (38,000-ton) multipurpose vessels at its Qidong Marine Engineering facilities. The vessel was built for the Chinese-Polish joint shipping company Chipolbrok.
The unit measures 182 meters in length, 30 meters in beam, and 17 meters in depth, with a design draft of 9.8 meters, a service speed of 14.5 knots, and is classified by DNV.
Each vessel is equipped with three 350-ton cranes designed and manufactured by ZPMC, with a combined lifting capacity of 700 tons. The vessels are intended for the transport of heavy and oversized cargo, including wind turbine components, large construction machinery, and specialized industrial equipment.
Each vessel also features a full-length open cargo deck and two extra-long cargo holds, the largest of which measures 76.8 meters, providing flexible cargo capacity for a wide range of heavy-lift transport needs.
The vessel's design incorporates multiple energy efficiency features. The propulsion system includes ducted propellers and rudder bulbs that improve fuel efficiency by up to 4% at cruising speed. Each ship is also equipped with a 1,000 kW battery system that allows it to operate on electric power in port or at low speed, enabling zero-emission docking operations.
Additionally, a high-voltage shore power connection allows the vessel to draw electricity from port facilities while docked, further reducing fuel consumption and emissions during berthing.
Chipolbrok is one of China's oldest international joint venture shipping companies. The company will receive four vessels in this series. The second vessel was launched on May 17, while the third and fourth completed keel laying in March and are currently under construction. Once delivered, the vessels will join the fleet, which operates global heavy-lift and oversized cargo routes.
Looking ahead, ZPMC will continue to expand its activities in specialized vessels and offshore engineering equipment, while further developing its engineering and manufacturing capabilities and expanding its international alliances in the shipping sector. Leveraging its experience in large-scale offshore and heavy engineering projects, the company aims to consolidate its position in the global maritime and offshore sector.
Source: portalportuario
