On 26 Jun 2026, Hantong Shipbuilding delivered its first-ever 319,000 DWT VLCC, VIVE UT VIVAS, to global commodity trader Trafigura, 40 days ahead of schedule. The vessel is the lead ship in Hantong's VLCC construction programme and the first of 46 VLCCs on
order. Measuring 332.9 metres in length, 60 metres in beam, and 30.6 metres in depth, it is the largest ship built by Hantong to date. The VLCC features a Tier III-compliant main engine, SCR system, open-loop scrubber, double-hull protection, dedicated slop tanks, and storm ballast capability, emphasizing fuel efficiency and environmental compliance. This delivery marks a significant milestone for Hantong as it enters the high-end large tanker segment and adds modern large-scale crude tanker capacity for Trafigura amid growing market demand and fleet renewal.
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