A domestically developed LNG carrier with a payload capacity of 175,000 cubic meters being launched in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 27, 2024. (Photo: DSIC)
A brand new, domestically developed liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier set sail from the bustling harbor city of Dalian in northeast China on Monday.
Built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC), this colossal vessel marks the company's inaugural venture into large-scale LNG carrier construction. Spanning an impressive 295 meters in length, 46.4 meters in width and 26.2 meters in depth, it boasts a hefty payload capacity of 175,000 cubic meters. Designed with precision, it features a draft of 11.5 meters and cruises at a brisk 19.5 knots.
The vessel boasts a versatile ability to dock at major LNG terminals worldwide with seamless ship-to-shore integration. Remarkably, it maintains a meager daily boil-off rate of just 0.085 percent, ensuring optimal safety,