Wuhu Shipyard has secured a contract with Ardmore Shipping Corporation for four 40,500 dwt MR1 chemical tankers, marking the largest chemical tankers to be built at the yard's main facility. The vessels will feature 8+1 pairs of cargo tanks, allowing them to carry up to eight different cargoes
simultaneously, with MarineLine coating to support a wide range of chemical products. Ardmore, a NYSE-listed company specializing in MR product and chemical tankers, will expand its fleet to enhance its transportation capabilities. This order strengthens Wuhu Shipyard's position in the chemical tanker sector, complementing its existing portfolio ranging from 6,600 dwt to 49,000 dwt vessels. The contract also highlights Wuhu's growing international collaborations with owners such as Donso and Stolt Tankers. The 2+2 tanker order reflects continued confidence from the global market in Wuhu Shipyard's capacity for larger and more advanced chemical tanker projects.
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