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Tianjin Southwest Maritime orders two LPG/ammonia carriers for Trammo charter

CSSC's Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured orders for a pair of LPG/Ammonia carriers which will be capable of carrying two cargo types per voyage.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

June 25, 2024

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CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has inked contracts for two 41,000 cu m ammonia dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carriers to be built for Tianjin Southwest Maritime.

Measuring in 179.9 metres long and 30 metres wide, equipped with three A-type liquid cargo tanks and two deck tanks, the vessels will be able to transport two types of cargo on the same voyage. Vessel delivery is expected to be in 2026 and 2027. 

Earlier this month, Trammo Navigation, a Singaporean subsidiary of US company Trammo, and Tianjin Southwest Maritime signed contracts for the long-term charter of one handy 25,000 cu m and two (up to four) mid-size 41,000 cu m newbuild LPG/ammonia carriers, a charter the newbuilds will serve, it is understood.

These vessels are expected to be deployed in Trammo’s fleet for trading in Europe.

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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