信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   SHIPBUILDING --> Southwest Maritime Breaks into VLAC Sector with Major Order at Jiangnan Shipyard 2026-02-02 13:04 By： xinde marine news 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> Shanghai — In a major development for the gas shipping sector, Jiangnan Shipyard officially announced on January 26 that it has signed a construction contract for two 90,000 cubic meter (cbm) Ultra-Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) with Southwest Maritime (TSM), in partnership with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. (CSTC).   Jiangnan Shipyard emphasized that this collaboration represents a deep continuation of a strategic partnership spanning over a decade. It is also a proactive response to global "Dual Carbon" goals, highlighting the strengthening comprehensive competitiveness of Chinese shipbuilders in the field of green energy transport equipment.   As previously reported by Xinde Marine News in " Breaking! Tianjin Southwest Enters VLAC Sector ," market rumors regarding an agreement between TSM and Jiangnan Shipyard had been circulating since last December. This official announcement moves the order from "market speculation" to a "confirmed contract" with a trackable schedule.   Technical Highlights: Efficiency and Sustainability   From a technical perspective, Jiangnan Shipyard disclosed that these VLACs will adopt a new generation of low-resistance hull lines. Designed to meet the dimensional constraints of the old Panama Canal locks, the vessels feature optimized bow and stern profiles and waterline distribution. This design achieves a superior balance between "maximizing cargo capacity" and "minimizing navigation resistance," thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.   Regarding propulsion, the vessel's core design features an LPG dual-fuel system. According to Jiangnan Shipyard, compared to traditional fuel oil propulsion, this system can significantly red