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Nanjing Tanker orders two tankers at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry

China Merchants Nanjing Tanker inked a contract with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry for the construction of two 24,000 dwt crude oil tankers.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

December 20, 2019

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The tanker pair, featured with environment-friendly designs, will be 152.8 meters length, 27 meters beam and 13.7 meters draught. The engine could be converted into dual-fuel propulsion if required.

The delivery date of the vessels is in June 2021.

The company expects to further optimise its crude oil fleet and improve vessel operation efficiency via the order.

Nanjing Tanker is the oil products transportation unit of China Merchants Group, which currently owns a fleet of 59 vessels with a capacity of 2.24m dwt.

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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