On June 7, the 9th 50,000-ton MR /chemical tanker built by CSSC Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, for SCHOELLER docked at the berth, successfully completing its sea trials. All shipboard test subjects passed inspection in a single attempt, with various performance indicators meeting design standards and some parameters exceeding expectations.
During the sea trials, affected by the periphery of a typhoon, wind force in the sea area increased and swells intensified. The adverse sea conditions severely disrupted the test schedule. Facing the unexpected situation, the sea trial team quickly activated emergency plans, suspended outdoor operations, comprehensively secured all shipboard facilities, adjusted the vessel’s attitude, sailed to a safe area for anchoring, and adopted measures such as ballasting cargo oil tanks to resist swells. The crew utilized the standby time to organize test data and re-inspect equipment hidden dangers; once the sea conditions improved, they seized the schedule to steadily resume various tests. The overall stability of the vessel and the operational status of the equipment successfully withstood the test of the swells.
Throughout the entire sea trial process, the shipowner’s representatives and the classification society surveyors were on board witnessing and inspecting throughout. All parties cooperated closely and coordinated efficiently. The three parties worked together to carry out data verification, project inspection, and problem rectification, promptly communicated technical details, optimized work procedures, and jointly overcame multiple test difficulties. After comprehensive testing, all performance parameters of this vessel met design standards and specification requirements, with some indicators exceeding expectations.
The successful completion of this sea trial fully demonstrates the company’s excellent construction capabilities and emergency response capabilities, and also lays a solid foundation for the vessel’s delivery on schedule. In the next step, the project team will accelerate the subsequent finishing work to ensure the vessel is smoothly delivered and put into operation.
