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World’s largest FPSO departs from JiangsuWorld’s largest FPSO departs from Jiangsu

World’s largest FPSO by tonnage has set sail from Jiangsu, China to serve a Brazilian deepwater oil project.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 18, 2024

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World's largest FPSO sets sail
Credit: Cosco Qidong

Built by Cosco (Qidong) Offshore Engineering, a subsidiary of Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry, the FPSO is 335.31 meters in length, 60 meters in width, and 33.515 meters in height. 

Delivery of the FPSO also breaks a new tonnage towing record along the Yangtze river.

Upon the delivery, the FPSO will provide services for a deepwater oil project in Brazil, which can produce 180,000 barrels of oil per day, process 12 million standard cubic meters of natural gas, and store up to 1.4 million barrels of crude oil.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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