On September 24, RINA and Lianyungang Shenghua Shipyard jointly signed a construction survey and classification contract for five 7380 deadweight tonne Type II chemical /methanol bunkering vessels.
Previously, Lianyungang Shenghua Shipyard and RINA have cooperated on multiple occasions, including the delivery of several 7380 deadweight tonne LNG dual-fuel bunkering vessels by Shenghua Shipyard to a Singaporean shipowner over the past two years, all classed by RINA, laying a foundation for deepening cooperation between the two parties.
This cooperation not only marks a deep partnership between the two parties in the field of green maritime equipment but also continuously injects new momentum into the decarbonization process of the shipping industry.
The four contracted 7380 deadweight tonne Type II chemical /methanol bunkering vessels are key equipment aligned with the carbon emission reduction targets of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
As a benchmark project in the clean fuel bunkering sector, this vessel type complies with Type II chemical tanker safety standards and is adapted for methanol fuel characteristics; it employs an efficient bunkering system design to meet the supply needs of large vessels; and it uses B100 biofuel, aiding the shipping industry’s transition to green energy.
Leveraging over 160 years of maritime technical expertise, RINA will provide comprehensive technical services for the vessels, spanning from design plan approval, construction survey, to final classification, ensuring compliance with EU and international maritime environmental regulations.
