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AW Shipping orders three VLGCs from Jiangnan ShipyardAW Shipping orders three VLGCs from Jiangnan Shipyard

CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard has signed a contract with AW Shipping, a joint venture between Wanhua Chemical Group and ADNOC Logistics & Services, for the construction of three 86,000 cu m very large gas carriers (VLGCs).

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

August 4, 2020

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Photo: Jiangnan Shipyard

The VLGCs, designed by Jiangnan Shipyard, will be in 230 metres length, 36.6 metres width and 22.2 metres depth, and equipped with LPG dual-fuel engines.

The three newbuildings are scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarter of 2022.

Currently, Jiangnan Shipyard has seven 86,000 cu m VLGCs are under construction, with two scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. 

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About the Author

Katherine Si

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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