Guangzhou Shipyard International starts construction of the first 49,500-ton oil and chemical tanker for Germany's L&B.

On June 25, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first 49,500-deadweight-ton chemical/product tanker built for the renowned German shipping company LEONHARDT&BLUMBERG (L&B). This marks GSI's first German project in nearly 20 years, signifying a key step in expanding its international market presence in the high-end European shipping market.

Representatives from both sides witnessed this important moment at the groundbreaking ceremony. Mr. Torben Kölln, COO of L&B, and Mr. Christoph Meier, Newbuilding Manager, were present. Mr. Cui Bin, Assistant General Manager of GSI, and the project team warmly welcomed them. The guests jointly initiated the cutting command; the brilliant arc not only symbolized the start of the new ship's construction journey but also ignited expectations for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two parties.

The 50,000-ton chemical/product tanker under construction is GSI's flagship model, known for its leading technology, green environmental protection, and high efficiency and economy, perfectly aligning with L&B's pursuit of a high-quality fleet and sustainable operations. The successful launch of this first vessel in the series will lay the foundation for future cooperation.

It is understood that L&B ordered four MR tankers from GSI last year. This project uses GSI's independently researched and designed new generation MR tanker, a premium vessel type built by GSI. The vessel has an overall length of 183 meters, a width of 32 meters, a design draft of 13.3 meters, a deadweight tonnage of approximately 49,500 tons, a service speed of 14.5 knots, and a reserved methanol dual-fuel drive function. It is equipped with an open desulfurization device and meets the International Maritime Organization TIER Ⅲ emission standards. Its EEDI energy efficiency index meets Phase 3 requirements. It features high speed, light empty weight, low energy consumption, and strong adaptability, reaching world-leading levels in energy consumption indicators, environmental performance, and reliability requirements among similar vessels.

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