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Huangpu Wenchong bags contract for up to eight methanol-fuelled bulkers

Lemissoler Navigation has inked an order comprising four plus four methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

May 23, 2024

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Huangpu Wenchong Lemissoler
Photo: Huangpu Wenchong

Measuring 199.9 metres long and 32.26 metres wide, equipped with two 1,200 cu metre methanol fuel tanks, these 65,000 dwt bulk carriers highlight more efficient energy utilisation. 

It is the first batch of methanol dual-fuel 65,000dwt bulker construction project in China, which will strengthen the company’s leading position in green vessel construction market and enlarge bulk carrier market share worldwide as well, said Huangpu Wenchong. 

Huangpu Wenchong shipyard currently has five core production areas, is a major commercial vessel builder in South China. 

 

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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