CSSC unveils $1.8bn orders for ships and equipment
The annual year-end announcement of orders revealed a bonanza, including up to 26 newbuliding vessels and several main engine projects
The highlight of a bumper round of orders sees China Merchants Energy Shipping agree in principle that Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co will build up to two 175,000 cum LNG carriers. It will mark the first time the Chinese yard will construct this type of hi-tech tanker should the deal come to fruition