98,000 dwt Semisubmersible Delivered
China’s COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co. Ltd. has taken delivery of its newest semisubmersible vessel, the 98,000 dwt Xin Guang Hua – the largest of the COSCO semisub fleet and reportedly second largest in the world. Large enough to transport fully integrated offshore floating production units weighing up to 85,000 tons, the m/v Xin Guang Hua was purpose built and delivered from the COMEC shipyard in Guangzhou. The vessel features an unobstructed deck space of up to 211m by 68m and is fully redundant including industry leading DP2 systems.
Hua Hai Long Joins COSCO Shipping Heavy Lift Ship Pool
On February 1, COSCO Shipping Co., Ltd. signed a POOL agreement with Guangzhou Salvage Bureau of the Ministry of Transport (GSBMT) in Guangzhou Ocean Plaza. According to the agreement, M.V. Hua Hai Long, the 30,000 DWT semi-submersible vessel of GSBMT, will come into service under the management of COSCO Shipping Co. COSCO Shipping aims to become the lead integrator in the global semi-submersible vessel market therefore they have initiated the first POOL model among the Chinese shipping companies.