Dalian charts green route to becoming shipbuilding leader(5)

Thriving by the sea

Liaoning province has historically been an important base for China's shipbuilding industry. The country's first 10,000-ton ship, first drilling platform, and first aircraft carrier were all produced in Dalian.

After more than a century of development, the shipbuilding and marine equipment industry in Dalian has become a national leader in terms of industrial strength, research and development and industrial cooperation capabilities.

Major shipyards in Dalian are already operating at full capacity after a strong start to the year.

DSIC recently announced the signing of a contract with NBP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's NYK Line, for the construction of up to four 33,000-deadweight-ton deck transport vessels.

The vessels, slated for delivery in 2027, will be designed for transporting oversized modular equipment, and have a wide deck and high-load capacity to efficiently serve offshore wind, petrochemical modules, and other mega-cargo logistics, according to Xinde Marine News.

"This order underscores international trust in China's shipbuilding prowess and opens new avenues for DSIC in Japan's premium vessel market. We're committed to delivering excellence with precision," He Xu, DSIC deputy general manager, said at the signing ceremony, Xinde reported.

Toshiro Hasegawa, NBP's module transport division general manager, said: "DSIC's engineering strength, proven track record, and dedication made them the ideal partner. These vessels will elevate our competitiveness and advance sustainable global logistics."