China consolidated its leadership in shipbuilding by delivering in Dalian the “Haiyun”, a 175,000 cubic meter LNG carrier designed and developed entirely by China. The vessel was built by CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding for China Merchants Energy Shipping, marking a strategic breakthrough in the capacity to transport liquefied natural gas by sea. liquefied natural gas (LNG). (LNG).
Haiyun LNG carrier capacity and technology
As corroborated by the LN.Chinanews portal, the “Haiyun”, with a length of 295 meters and a beam of 46.4 meters, is designed to transport LNG at -163 °C, a necessary condition for its storage and global distribution. The vessel can operate in the world’s major LNG ports thanks to its compatibility with various coastal infrastructures.
Equipped with dual fuel and gas engines The “Haiyun” incorporates an intelligent exhaust gas recirculation system (ICER), complying with the strictest regulations of the International Maritime Organization. This technology allows it to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency during voyages.
New industrial positioning for CSSC Dalian
This is the first large-capacity LNG carrier built by CSSC Dalian, making the shipyard the only one in China with experience in both LNG tankers and floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units. (FPSO). The company announced that it plans to expand its portfolio into FLNG and FSRU platforms, reinforcing its role in the offshore oil and gas equipment sector.
The development and delivery of the “Haiyun” is a reflection of a national strategy aimed at reducing foreign dependence in critical sectors. The LNG carrier not only represents a technical improvement, it is also a symbol of industrial progress in clean and sustainable maritime technologies.
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