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DSIC Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding delivered 85,000DWT bulk carrier to AVIC Leasing
On November 11, the fifth 85,000dwt bulk carrier SDTR ERICA built by Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Corporation (SSIC) of DSIC for Avic International Leasing Corporation (AVIC) was successfully delivered in form of “cloud contract”.SSIC will …
Nov 16, 2021 / Vessels
Thun Tankers takes delivery of fifth L-Class product tanker at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard
On Tuesday, Thun Tankers took delivery of the fifth L-class, Thun Lundy, at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (former known as AVIC Dingheng) in China. Just like her sister ships - Thun Lidkoping, Thun London, Thun Liverpool & Thun Liffey - she …
Jul 9, 2020 / Vessels
Deltamarin Wins Design Contract For Finnlines Superstar Ro-Pax Project
Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai, for the approval and detail design of Finnlines Superstar 5,100lm ro-pax vessel project.Especially in the exceptional circumstances of …
Jun 17, 2020 / Vessels
Thun Tankers: Fourth L-Class Delivered In China
Friday (Apr17), Thun Tankers took delivery of the fourth L-class, Thun Liffey, at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (former known as AVIC Dingheng) in China. Just like her sister ships - Thun Lidkoping, Thun London & Thun Liverpool - she will …
Apr 18, 2020 / Vessels
Furetank Rederi cuts steel for 8th LNG fueled Vinga tanker
Sweden-based Furetank said it has held the steel cutting ceremony for the eighth vessel in the Vinga series at the Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding.In a brief statement through its social media channels, the company said it is continuing to build its …
Dec 2, 2019 / Curious
Stena Estrid departs china for Irish sea
STENA Line’s newest ferry Stena Estrid (see also CruiseMapper) has departed the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China, bound for its new home on the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland.Stena Estrid is the first of five next-generation Stena …
Nov 29, 2019 / Vessels
Stena Line takes delivery of new ferry Stena Estrid
Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry Stena Estrid* (see also CruiseMapper) following a handover ceremony at the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China. Stena Estrid is the first of five next-generation Stena Line RoPax …
Nov 15, 2019 / Vessels
Thun Tankers takes delivery of third L-Class tanker at Avic Dingheng, China
Yesterday, Thun Tankers took delivery of the third L-class, Thun Liverpool, at Avic Dingheng in China. Just like her sister ships, Thun Lidkoping and Thun London, she will enter the Gothia Tanker Alliance network. On Wednesday 13th, Thun Tankers took …
Nov 14, 2019 / Vessels
Successful AI-project saves fuel on Stena Line vessels
Stena Lines pilot project using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict the most fuel-efficient way to operate a vessel has shown to be successful. The results show a reduced fuel consumption by 2-3 % per trip. The technology will now be …
Nov 6, 2019 / Curious
Terntank orders next-generation hybrid tankers
Terntank orders two new LBG/LNG powered chemical/product/biofuels tankers on 15,000 dwt with hybrid battery system and on-shore power from AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding Ltd with an option for two more vessels.The new-builds are designed by Kongsberg (ex …
Nov 5, 2019 / Vessels