China: First upgraded Zhoushan bunkering vessel completes inaugural refuelling op
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The first bunkering vessel of the “Zhoushan Ship Type” version 2.0 on Friday (12 January) successfully completed its inaugural refuelling operation at the anchorage outside Cosco Zhoushan’s Liuheng Shipyard after it was launched recently.
Dong Fang Zhao Yang supplied 500 metric tonnes (mt) of high sulphur fuel oil, 100 mt of low sulphur fuel oil, and 81 barrels of lube oil to the Emerald Liuheng ship owned by Zhejiang Xinyihai Shipping Co Ltd. The milestone marked an integrated comprehensive bunkering operation and meeting its “one ship with multiple functions” objective.
According to media reports, the vessel uses a variable frequency cargo oil pump and an Emerson mass flow meter (MFM) bunkering system, which ensures accurate measurements of bunker fuel supplied.
Before the inaugural operation, shipowner Zhejiang Free Trade Zone Orient Shipmate Maritime Service Co Ltd worked with its partner Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales to strengthen cooperation with the relevant departments of various industries, formulate operation plans in advance and complete relevant procedures to ensure a smooth operation.
Manifold Times previously reported the launch of Dong Fang Zhao Yang when it set sail for its maiden voyage at the Zhoushan Hetai Shipyard on 28 December.
Compared to the 1.0 version, the ship underwent six major upgrades including being equipped with twin engines, twin propellers and twin rudders to improve the ship’s manoeuvrability and rotation, and significantly improves the ship’s berthing capability.
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Disclaimer: The above article published by Manifold Times was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. While considerable efforts have been taken to verify its accuracy through a professional translator and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness and reliability of any information.
Photo credit: Zhoushan’s Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone
Published: 19 January, 2024
