Wuhu Shipyard’s Second 18,500-DWT Chemical Tanker Returns in Triumph After Sea Trials

On April 27, Wuhu Shipyard successfully completed the sea trials of the second vessel in the 18,500-ton chemical tanker series—No. 18522—built for Donghai Anhe Bulk Shipping Co., Ltd. The trial period was shortened from the originally planned 13 days to 8 days, with the trials being concluded five days ahead of schedule, thereby laying a more solid foundation for achieving the delivery target.

As the second vessel in this series, Ship No. 18522 is positioned as a green, intelligent ship with standout technological features. The vessel incorporates a methanol-fuel-ready design, with the main engine offering flexible retrofit potential to become a methanol dual-fuel configuration; moreover, both the main and auxiliary engines are equipped with SCR systems, ensuring compliance with Tier III emission standards. This suite of eco-friendly design solutions aligns with the global shipping industry’s green transition trend, injecting new momentum into the future of maritime transport.

During the construction and sea-trial preparation phases, the project team faced multiple challenges, including technical complexity, resource constraints, and tight schedules. To address these, the team collaborated closely with the shipowner and classification society, strategically coordinated all workshops and functional departments, precisely allocated resources, and decisively arranged for the reallocation of materials and subsequent support for the vessel. Upon entering the critical phase of sea trials, the project team maintained highly efficient communication and coordination with the shipowner, classification society, and equipment suppliers, using the trial plan as the guiding framework to synchronize progress in real time and holistically advance the handover and acceptance schedules for hull, machinery, electrical systems, outfitting, and other disciplines. By effectively streamlining key pre-trial acceptance procedures, the team successfully shortened the originally scheduled 13-day sea-trial period to just 8 days, significantly reducing the overall duration. This achievement fully demonstrated the project team’s commendable work ethic—its willingness, capability, and expertise in tackling tough challenges—and secured valuable time for subsequent activities.

At present, the project team is making all-out efforts to implement closed-loop corrective actions based on the trial voyage feedback, thereby laying a solid foundation for the smooth execution of subsequent ship trial voyages and for the high-quality, high-efficiency, and high-standard delivery of the entire project.

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