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The 70,000-ton wood chip carrier "SDM HUBEI" joins the Huayang management fleet

Updated:March 18, 2024

On March 15th, the 70,000-ton wood chip carrier "SDM HUBEI," built by China Shipbuilding Industry Trading Co., Ltd. for Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. , was officially delivered in Yangzhou. Leaders from related companies such as Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. , China Shipbuilding Industry Trading Co., Ltd., and China Shipbuilding Industry Trading Yangzhou Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. attended the delivery ceremony.

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The "SDM HUBEI" is a new ship type that has been further upgraded based on the successful development of the 64,000-ton wood chip carrier by the SDARI design company. It has significant advantages such as lower fuel consumption, higher speed, and being more environmentally friendly and economical. The ship has an overall length of 215 meters, a length between perpendiculars of 211.5 meters, a beam of 37 meters, and a depth of 25 meters. It is designed to have a speed of 14.1 knots and is classified by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). After delivery, the ship will be operated and managed by Huayang Maritime Center.

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