The world's first 93,000-cubic-meter very large gas carrier (VLGC) was recently named HARZAND and delivered to its buyer PETREDEC.
It is a fourth-generation VLGC independently developed by Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).
A front view of HARZAND, the world's first 93,000-cubic-meter very large gas carrier (VLGC) [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
With a total length of 230 meters and a width of 36.6 meters, the carrier has a navigation speed of 16.5 knots and is equipped with the fourth-generation patented line-type VS-Bow MK-IV.
It has outstanding performance under different liquid cargo loading conditions.
A view of HARZAND, the world's first 93,000-cubic-meter VLGC [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
It's worth noting that the carrier unprecedentedly adopts self-developed and innovatively-designed rudder bulb energy-saving device technology, giving it a world-leading speed for vessels of its kind.
It was also the first time this type of carrier has been built with China-made cryogenic steel, which significantly shortened delivery time.
The shipboard liquid cargo tank capacity has been increased, while the structural net weight only increased by 250 metric tons.
What's more, the carrier is able to navigate as far as 23,000 nautical miles with one refueling thanks to its internationally-leading fuel and gas consumption parameters.
Last but not least, the carrier meets the latest IMO emission requirements.
(Executive editor: Xie Yunxiao)
