On August 30th, Hengli Heavy Industry held a grand naming ceremony for two 325000 deadweight ton ultra large ore carriers (VLOCs). The first two VLOCs built by Hengli Heavy Industry were officially unveiled, marking a new breakthrough and milestone for Hengli Heavy Industry in the field of ultra large ship construction!
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Sun Xiushun, Chairman of Weili International Group, and Chen Jianhua, Chairman and President of Hengli Group, attended the ceremony and delivered speeches at the eve dinner. Sun Siyuan, Executive Vice President of Weili International Group, and Chen Hanlun, Director and General Manager of Songfa Shares, delivered speeches at the ceremony. Sun Xiutai and Sun Zhijun, Vice Presidents of Weili International Group, and An Jinxiang, Chairman of Hengli Heavy Industry Group, attended the ceremony.
Chairman Chen Jianhua stated in his speech that Weili and Hengli are both pragmatic individuals who have risen against the trend and share a common sense of patriotism. The naming of the first ship is a powerful witness to the two private enterprises' "hard work achieves dreams and struggles win the future". Chairman Chen Jianhua pointed out that when ship owners have demands, Hengli responds accordingly; Customers have expectations, Hengli must take action. In the future, Hengli will create high-quality and efficient ships. We look forward to deepening cooperation with Weili and working hand in hand to make greater contributions to the construction of a shipbuilding and maritime power, and win greater glory!
Chairman Sun Xiushun believes that great achievements cannot be achieved without mutual trust and cooperation among like-minded partners. The alliance between Weili and Hengli is not only a deep mutual trust between the two companies, but also a vivid practice of industrial synergy and win-win cooperation. Hengli Heavy Industries adheres to high standards, strict requirements, and high efficiency, and strives to build this batch of high-quality ships, which will become the main fleet for transporting bauxite and iron ore from Guinea to China, building a maritime channel between the resource end and the consumer market, and enhancing the safety and resilience of the global commodity supply chain.
Sun Siyuan, Executive Vice President, stated that the first VLOC is a new generation of ship type developed iteratively based on real route scenarios. Hengli Heavy Industry insists on promoting the construction of the first VLOC with the goal of producing high-quality ships, and works together with multiple parties to convert drawings into actual ships. We look forward to efficient collaboration among all parties to achieve one ship, one upgrade, and jointly build this green and super large mineral sand fleet into Weili's golden signboard. We will work hand in hand, continue to cooperate, bravely stand at the forefront of the industry and the times, and lead the future of the maritime shipping industry.
General Manager Chen Hanlun stated that the naming of the first VLOC has tested Hengli Heavy Industry's ability in mass construction in this field. Hengli Heavy Industry will continue to deepen its cultivation of high value-added and high-tech ship types, increase research and development and construction investment, and steadily move towards a higher level in the industry. We look forward to working together with all parties to expand our cooperation in a wider range of fields and at a deeper level, jointly serving the global shipping market, and writing a new chapter for the high-quality development of China's shipbuilding industry and the world's shipbuilding industry.
In the season of summer and autumn alternation, the sea breeze brushes against the face of Changxing Island in Dalian, and the coolness gradually rises. But in Hengli Heavy Industry Industrial Park, it is still a bustling production and construction scene. Four world-class shipyards and six ultra large shipyards are packed together, advancing in tandem with the "shipbuilding+machinery" dual wheel drive system. More than 100000 industrial workers are fighting hard, leading Hengli Heavy Industry to set off wave after wave of development trends.
At Terminal 2 of the 'Future Factory', two brand new VLOCs stand adjacent, proudly occupying the sea. At the ceremony, the godmother named the new ship, cut the cables, the steam whistle echoed, colorful smoke rose from the scene, and the cannon fired in unison, creating a magnificent and inspiring atmosphere!
The two new ships are named "WINNING CREATION" and "WINNING DEVOTION" respectively, which are the new generation of "WinningMax" ships built by Hengli Heavy Industry for Weili International Group. They have significant characteristics such as "green, environmentally friendly, energy-saving, and safe". This series of ships has a total length of 329.9 meters, a width of 60 meters, and a depth of 30.5 meters, making it a "marine mining warehouse" specially designed for long-distance transportation of iron ore, bauxite, and other minerals. At the same time, it conforms to the global trend of energy conservation and carbon reduction, and can achieve "zero carbon" operation throughout the entire voyage in the future.
The first VLOC was named with great significance, carrying the glory of the cause
This is another breakthrough for Hengli Heavy Industries in the field of ultra large ship construction. From Panamax bulk carriers to Camsar and Cape of Good Hope bulk carriers, from Afra oil tankers to ultra large oil tankers, Hengli Heavy Industries has been making great strides and breakthroughs along the way. The naming of VLOC marks another breakthrough from "0" to "1" for Hengli Heavy Industry in the field of ultra large ships, and the company's high-quality development is steadily advancing.
At the same time, Hengli Heavy Industry continues the concept of "one ship, one boutique", creating onboard buildings such as engine rooms and living areas to five-star hotel standards, perfectly integrating ship quality with humanistic care.
This is another vivid portrayal of 'constant force speed' and 'constant force quality'. Relying on world-class shipbuilding infrastructure and supporting capabilities, Hengli Heavy Industries continuously releases production capacity and improves efficiency and quality. Two VLOCs were built by Hengli Heavy Industry's No. 3 and No. 1 shipyards, with record breaking construction efficiency. Among them, the "WINNING DEVOTION" was built in the same dock as three VLCCs, with a construction period of only 88 days, helping Hengli Heavy Industry to name its first VLOC more than 60 days ahead of schedule.
At present, Hengli Heavy Industry has started construction of more than 180 ships, processing 3 million tons of steel plates annually, and holding orders until 2030. It has become the world's largest and most complete shipbuilding base in terms of individual scale and supporting facilities. The first VLOC is equipped with marine engines independently built by Hengli, showcasing the advantages of independent supporting capabilities and excellent quality.
This is another horn for Hengli Heavy Industry to fight for the "15th Five Year Plan". This year marks the beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan period. In January, Hengli Heavy Industries immediately achieved a milestone of four VLCCs being docked together and six giant ships being docked on the same day. With a feat of setting a global industry record in just three days, Hengli Heavy Industries has entered a new stage of leapfrog development.
In April of this year, the first 8G95 dual fuel engine in China was successfully delivered by Hengli Heavy Industries; In June, two VLCCs were delivered simultaneously, creating a global industry "first". At present, various types of super large ships from Hengli Heavy Industry are fully blooming, advancing at full speed, and the construction and mass delivery of rhythm have become the norm. With the naming of VLOC this time, Hengli Heavy Industry has once again sounded the drum of the final sprint battle, and is fighting with even higher spirits to achieve a good start in the 15th Five Year Plan!
Naming a new ship, striving tirelessly. Hengli Heavy Industry started from the national call and has always served the national development plan. In the future, it will continue to promote the development of the manufacturing industry towards "high-end, intelligent, and green", accelerate the construction of world-class shipbuilding and offshore construction bases, and serve the "big picture" of the country with "Hengli Manufacturing", striving tirelessly for the construction of a shipbuilding and maritime power.
