Chinese LNG carrier an example of technology cooperation.

LNG carrier Dapeng Star’ has just been delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) CO., Ltd to its owner China LNG Shipping. This is the fifth LNG carrier built within the framework of an agreement of technology transfer for the construction of LNG carriers, signed between STX France SA and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) CO., Ltd.

In this contract, STX France SA has provided the design development as well as a full technical support throughout the entire construction and testing period. The delivery of a series of five LNG carriers is the achievement of several years of a successful

technology cooperation between the two shipyards.

This demonstrates that in terms of high-value complex vessels the partnership between the exclusive expertise and technical support of STX France SA and the strength of the Chinese shipbuilder have overcome all technological challenges to lead to convincing results.

The cooperation agreement also includes the construction of a sixth vessel to start in a near future. STX France SA and Hudong-Zhonghua are exploring other possibilities for a further long-term cooperation.

The 147,000 cubic meter steam-turbine LNG carrier ‘Dapeng Star’ is ABS classed and equipped with No.96 membrane containment system (under GTT licence).