The following article published by Manifold Times on 21 March was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. An online translation service was used in the production of the current editorial piece:
China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) Co., Ltd. (also known as Chimbusco) on Monday (14 March) said it has successfully completed the bunkering operation for the maiden voyage of the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual fuel VLCC Yuan Rui Yang at the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Terminal.
The delivery of Yuan Rui Yang marks COSCO SHIPPING being at the forefront in the application of green, environmental protection and energy-saving technologies for large oil tankers, notes Chimbusco.
The bunkering operation was successfully conducted by subsidiaries of Chimbusco which demonstrated the efficient and professional service quality offered, it states.
Specifications of Yuan Rui Yang are as follows:
IMO: 9843326
MMSI: 414549000
Call Sign: BOSR9
Flag: China
Gross Tonnage: 167,462
Summer DWT: 317,800 t
Length x Breadth: 333 x 60 metres
Year Built: 2021
Related: China: Chimbusco celebrates 50th anniversary with launch of commemorative logo
Photo credit: China Marine Bunker (PetroChina) Co., Ltd.
Published: 21 March, 2022
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