China Rongsheng Heavy Industries delivers the twelfth 380,000 dwt class VLOC
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited, a large heavy industries group in China, announces the delivery of its 380,000 DWT class Very Large Ore Carrier (“VLOC”) “VALE LIANYUNGANG” to Vale S.A. (“Vale”) recently, the company said in its press release.
The vessel is the twelfth 380,000 DWT class VLOC delivered by the Group since its inception, and is the Group’s fifth delivery of VLOCs this year. Vale is an important strategic partner of China Rongsheng Heavy Industries. The Group has formed a close and seamless partnership with Vale, and the Brazilian mining giant is a reputable firm with a strong track record in risk management.
Among the 16 380,000 DWT class VLOCs orders secured by the Group, all 4 VLOCs orders from Oman Shipping Company S.A.O.C. have already been delivered. Only 4 more 380,000 DWT class VLOCs are still pending deliveries. The 380,000 DWT class VLOC built by China Rongsheng measures 360 meters in length, 65 meters in breadth and 30.4 meters in depth, and is currently the world’s largest VLOC.
The self-developed and high-tech vessel type represents the most advanced technology of VLOCs in the world. It adopts an environmentally friendly design focusing on lowering fuel consumption and reducing CO 2 emission, while its operating efficiency exceeds most existing ore carriers. With Energy Efficiency Design Index (“EEDI”) recorded at approximately 1.99 during sea trials, Rongsheng-built VLOCs are in line with low-carbon green product initiative and meets the benchmark requirements on emission reduction set by In ternational Maritime Organization (“IMO”), which came into effect as of 1 January 2013.
About China Rongsheng Heavy Industries
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries are a leading diversified large heavy industries group in China. Our headquarters is located in Hong Kong, with manufacturing bases in Nantong (Jiangsu Province) and Hefei (Anhui Province). Rongsheng Offshore & Marine was established in Singapore to promote our offshore engineering business. Company's business segments include shipbuilding, offshore engineering, marine engine building and engineeri ng machinery. According to Clarkson Research, China Rongsheng Heavy Industries was the largest non-state-owned shipbuilder in the PRC in terms of orders on hand measured by DWT as at the end of June 2013. The Group operates the largest shipyard in the PRC and is a global leader in the manufacture of the very large ore carrier.