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Union Maritime opts for WindWings on two newbuild LR tankers

12 March 2024

Two long range tankers under construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China for London-headquartered tanker operator Union Maritime have joined the growing list of newbuildings being fitted with auxiliary wind propulsion. Each will be fitted with three BAR Technologies’ WindWings hard sails.

The 114,000 dwt LR2 tankers have been designed in-house by SWS and will be classed by Lloyd’s Register. Delivery is expected in late 2025.

According to BAR Technologies, WindWings offer...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/union-maritime-opts-for-windwings-on-two-newbuild-lr-tankers/

SWS hands over two eco-friendly 7,000 TEU boxships to X-Press Feeders

7 August 2023

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered the third and fourth eco-friendly 7,000 TEU containership to Singapore-based shipowner X-Press Feeders.

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/sws-hands-over-two-eco-friendly-7000-teu-boxships-to-x-press-feeders/

U-Ming takes delivery of 4th LNG-powered bulker destined for Anglo-Eastern

23 March 2023

Chinese shipbuilder Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has delivered the fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered bulk carrier to Taiwanese bulk carrier company U-Ming Marine.

The post U-Ming takes delivery of 4th LNG-powered bulker destined for Anglo-Eastern appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/u-ming-takes-delivery-of-4th-lng-powered-bulker-destined-for-anglo-eastern/

RINA okays SWS’ LNG/hydrogen-fuelled VLCC design

22 December 2022

Classification society RINA has granted approval in principle (AiP) for Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding’s (SWS) very large crude carrier (VLCC) vessel design which can run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen.

The post RINA okays SWS’ LNG/hydrogen-fuelled VLCC design appeared first on Offsho...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/rina-okays-sws-lng-hydrogen-fuelled-vlcc-design/

Bocomm Leasing takes delivery of fourth LNG-fueled tanker from SWS

18 November 2022

Chinese shipbuilding company Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has delivered a new 109,000-dwt Aframax dual-fuel tanker to Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co (BoComm).

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/bocomm-leasing-takes-delivery-of-fourth-lng-fueled-tanker-from-sws/

U-Ming takes onboard Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions for bulker newbuild

11 October 2021

U-Ming takes onboard Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions for bulker newbuild

Shanghai, Taipei, Sandefjord, 08 October 2021 – U-Ming, SWS and Jotun have signed commercial agreement for the groundbreaking Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for U-Ming’s 190,000 dwt dual fuel bulk carrier newbuilding project at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) in Shanghai, China. The agreement was signed during a signing ceremony on Teams.

“U-Ming is committed to be the front runner of sustainable marine transport...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/11/u-ming-takes-onboard-jotuns-hull-skating-solutions-for-bulker-newbuild/

First steel cut for SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward FPSO hull

3 September 2021

A Chinese shipyard has started building another FPSO for SBM Offshore, making it the fourth Fast4Ward FPSO hull to be built by the shipyard. The post First steel cut for SBM Offshore’s…

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/first-steel-cut-for-sbm-offshores-fast4ward-fpso-hull/