Recently, Jiangnan Shipyard successfully completed a six-day sea trial for the fifth very large ethane carrier (VLEC) “Pacific Ineos Hofsa” (H2647), built for Shandong Marine Energy under Shandong Marine Group, laying a solid foundation for its upcoming delivery and operation.
The vessel commenced construction in April 2024. During the building process, Shandong Marine Energy’s on-site supervision team maintained close coordination with the shipyard, strictly controlling construction processes and key milestones while actively allocating production resources such as manpower, equipment, and materials. This effectively shortened the construction cycle during platform and dock phases.
The sea trial efficiently validated core test items, including maneuvering tests, anchor load testing, system debugging, alarm point checks, main engine operation, and data monitoring, ensuring all performance metrics meet world-class standards. Upon delivery, the vessel will provide ethane transportation services for INEOS Group, further enhancing Shandong Marine Energy’s customer service capabilities and international market competitiveness.
The “Pacific Ineos Hofsa” features Jiangnan Shipyard’s independently developed BrilliancE® Type B cargo containment system. With an overall length of 230 meters, beam of 36.6 meters, depth of 22.5 meters, and tank capacity of 98,000 cubic meters, the vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel main engine and shaft generator capable of using ethane as fuel. As a low-carbon ship utilizing green alternative energy, it complies with Phase IV of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), reducing sulfur oxide emissions by 99% and carbon oxide emissions by 18% while maintaining optimal cost-efficiency under the strictest emission standards.
