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CSIC Wuchang Shipbuilding to build up to four chemical tankers for Sinochem

China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group has won an order to build up to four 7,200 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers for chemicals trading group Sinochem.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

November 5, 2018

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Wuchang Shipbuilding, an affiliate of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has confirmed the order for two ships plus an option for two more.

Financial details of the newbuilding contracts were not disclosed.

Wuchang Shipbuilding said the latest order win has entrenched its position in the three main shipbuilding segments: offshore vessels, container vessels, and dry and wet tankers.

About the Author

Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

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