Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding inks PetroChina and Evergreen orders

The two deals consist of three 174,000 cu m LNG carriers signed with PetroChina International and two 24,00 0teu containerships contract signed with Taiwanese line Evergreen.

The three 174,000 cu m LNG carriers, developed by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, will be in 295 metres length and 45 metres width, equipped with the most updated dual fuel low-speed propulsion system. 

Last year, Hudong Zhonghua and PetroChina International entered into their first vessel building contract for the construction of three 174,000c m LNG carriers. 

In addition, the shipyard won an order for a pair of 24,000 teu containerships from Evergreen, which are the third and fourth 24,000 teu boxships Hudong Zhonghua has built for the line since November 2019.