Recently, Pioneer Maritime Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. released a new announcement of the winning bid for the construction project of a subsea cable laying vessel. Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC) won the bid, but the winning bid price was not disclosed.
According to the bidding information, ZPMC won the bid for a self-propelled subsea cable laying vessel with DP-2 dynamic positioning capability. The deck operation line layout meets the requirements for laying (burying) and maintaining submarine optical cables and communication cables. It is mainly used for laying (burying) and maintaining submarine optical cables in deep sea areas around the world, and the navigation area is unlimited.
This self-propelled subsea cable laying vessel was designed by the MarineDesign and Research Institute of China (MARIC) of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, flies the five-star red flag, and is classed by the China Classification Society.
A few days ago, ZPMC also won the bid to build a 10,000 m³ self-propelled cutter suction dredger named “Zhongjian Tongzhou 19” for China State Construction Harbour Construction Co., Ltd. (CSCHCC); the shipbuilding contract was signed on April 25.
Designated by the MARIC, the vessel has an overall length of 135.8 meters, a beam of 25.6 meters, and a dredging draft of 8.5 meters. It has a crew capacity of 36 and is capable of operating in all navigation zones. The main propulsion system consists of twin engines and twin propellers, meeting DP-1 requirements. With a high degree of automation, it can adapt to a variety of complex operational environments at sea. Upon completion, it will further enhance China’s dredging capabilities and standards, contributing to the development of a maritime power.
