At the beginning of the new year, Seacon Shipping Group has achieved a remarkable milestone within three days.
Successful Launch of an 18,500 DWT Oil/Chemical Tanker
On January 19, an 18,500-deadweight ton (DWT) oil/chemical tanker (DN517-1), built by Fujian Shipbuilding’s Southeast Shipyard, was successfully launched. This marks the first newly built chemical tanker for Seacon Shipping Group’s self-operated fleet.
The vessel is 149.8 meters long, with a beam of 22.8 meters, a depth of 12.7 meters, and a design draft of 8.5 meters. It is primarily designed to transport products such as petroleum, vegetable oil, and bulk chemicals (categories II and III) that comply with IBC regulations and have a flash point ≤60°C. The vessel features a shallow draft and large cargo capacity, meeting the requirements for unrestricted navigation areas. With a methanol dual-fuel-ready design, it complies with IMO Tier III emission standards and can be upgraded in the future to operate using clean methanol fuel.
Launch and Naming of a 42,000 DWT Bulk Carrier
On January 20, a launch and naming ceremony was held for a 42,000 DWT bulk carrier built by Tsuneishi Shipyard in Japan. Ms. Dai Yan served as the ship’s godmother and named it “Seacon Liverpool.” The event was attended by multiple representatives, including Yukio Okumura, President and Representative Director of Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Zhuang Wei, General Manager of the Asia-Pacific region of BIMCO, and other representatives.
The “Seacon Liverpool” belongs to the TESS42 series, with a length of 180 meters, a beam of 32.2 meters, a depth of 15.4 meters, and a cargo hold capacity of 52,400 cubic meters. It has a draft of 10.75 meters and a gross tonnage of 26,700 tons. The vessel boasts excellent loading performance and fuel efficiency, meeting Tier III regulations and environmental standards. Its cargo can hold iron ore, grain, coal, hot-rolled coils, sulfur, and other goods. With fixed deck fixtures, it can also carry timber, showcasing the versatility and eco-friendly characteristics of the TESS42 series, aligning with the market’s trend toward larger vessels.
Successful Delivery of a 13,500 DWT Multipurpose Vessel
On January 21, Seacon Shipping Group announced another success with the delivery of a 13,500 DWT multipurpose vessel built by Murakami Hide Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
The delivery ceremony was attended by Eiji Murakami, President of Murakami Hide Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and Xintian Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Cetus Maritime. Ms. Virginia Moore, the ship’s godmother, give the name “Seacon Nagoya. “This vessel is the second sister ship following “Seacon Yokohama.”
A Demonstration of Excellence in Vessel Management
Completing milestones for three vessels in three days highlights Seacon Shipping Group’s exceptional capabilities in managing and operating diverse vessel types.
Looking ahead, Seacon Shipping Group will continue to, enhance service quality, and provide environmentally friendly transportation solutions to the global shipping market.
source: cyprusshippingnews.com
