On July 9, Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry held a naming ceremony for the 85,000-ton new multipurpose vessel “CSPC PEARL” (N1184), built for CITIC Financial Leasing and COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers. This ship is the third vessel of the fourth-generation upgraded model in Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s series of multipurpose pulp carriers and is currently the world’s largest specialized pulp transport vessel.
Guests from Metsä Group, CITIC Financial Leasing, COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, China Classification Society Dalian Branch, Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute, CITIC Bank Dalian Branch, Qingdao Ocean Hua Lin International Ship Management, Beijing COSCO Shipping Ship Trading, and Dalian COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry attended the naming ceremony. Zhang Chi, Deputy General Manager of COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, was present, and Ms. Chen Hong named the new vessel.
The “CSPC PEARL” has an overall length of 225 meters, a beam of 36 meters, a depth of 21 meters, and a structural draft of 14.5 meters, with a range of 25,000 nautical miles. The cargo holds are box-shaped and equipped with rotary dehumidifiers to ensure the quality and safety of pulp cargo transportation. In addition to meeting the loading requirements for pulp, the vessel can also carry high-speed rail trains, wind power equipment, large machinery, and extra-long, heavy steel pipe piles. It features a cargo hold water spray system and “foldable dedicated frames for commercial vehicles,” along with a “one-to-one” temperature monitoring and early warning system specifically designed for new energy vehicle transport. The vessel boasts strong cargo adaptability, cost-efficiency, reliability, and energy-saving, eco-friendly features, making it the world’s largest new multipurpose and specialized pulp carrier.
Furthermore, the ship achieved zero carbon emissions during construction and received a carbon neutrality evaluation certificate from the China Classification Society, qualifying it as an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly green and intelligent vessel.
After delivery, the “CSPC PEARL” will embark on its maiden voyage, loading cargo at domestic ports before heading to countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers currently owns and operates over 180 vessels of various types, with its specialized fleet ranking among the world’s largest and most capable. In recent years, the company has introduced more than 60 multipurpose vessels, including 62,000-ton, 68,000-ton, 72,000-ton, 77,000-ton, and 85,000-ton models, continuously enhancing its fleet capacity and operational capabilities.
Looking ahead, COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers will continue to adhere to its “specialized” development strategy, actively deepening its presence in niche cargo markets. Anchored by the goal of “transporting everything we build, and optimizing everything we transport,” the company aims to provide global clients with professional, efficient, and high-quality end-to-end logistics services.