Watch: Asia’s First Cylindrical FPSO Vessel Completes Hull Construction

China National Offshore Oil Corporation announced the completion of the hull structure of an FPSO vessel independently designed and built by China. This development marks a breakthrough in the nation’s progress and manufacturing capability for ultra-large offshore oil and gas equipment.

Haiyang Shiyou is Asia’s first cylindrical FPSO which has all functions of crude oil production, storage and transmission. The 90 m diameter vessel has a main deck area equal to the size of 13 basketball courts and a maximum storage capacity of 60,000 tonnes of oil, allowing continuous operation at sea for 15 years without coming to the dock.

Video Credits: CGTN / YouTube

Nie Jiaqiang, construction manager of the vessel, told China Media Group that this FPSO vessel has a unique design than a traditional ship. He spoke about its new cylindrical structure design that cuts down on the consumption of steel but is durable, strong and can easily stand bad sea conditions.

During construction, the project team used 3D simulation, which allowed for the successful closure of hull parts at one go with a dimensional tolerance of less than 6 mm, reaching an international advanced level, per Shu Wei, head of project general contracting.

The vessel will soon enter the stage of final assembly and integration. It will probably be commissioned in Pearl River Mouth Basin in South China’s Guangdong Province after it is delivered in 2024.

References: CGTN, tellerreport

Latest Videos You Would Like:

Video: Ukraine Employs British Missiles To Destroy Russian Warship And Submarine

Posted on September 15, 2023

In a significant attack on Russia’s naval base situated in Crimea, Ukraine reportedly targeted a submarine and warship that belongs to Russia.

Watch: Coast Guard Rescues Tanker Crew Member 10 Miles Offshore Galveston, Texas

Posted on September 14, 2023

The Coast Guard rescued a tanker crew member from the water 10 miles offshore Galveston, Texas, Wednesday.

World’s First Containership Powered By Green Methanol Named In Copenhagen

Posted on September 14, 2023

The World’s 1st containership, Laura Maersk, fueled by Green Methanol, has been officially named in Copenhagen, Denmark, by the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen.

Video: What Are Marine Buoys and Markers ?

Posted on September 11, 2023

Sea marks are physical indicators used as navigational aids and references for various purposes. They serve as guides by marking hazardous areas, indicating high maritime traffic zones, and identifying safe and navigable areas.

Watch: US Navy Announces Plan To Dismantle Former Enterprise Aircraft Carrier After More Than 50 Years Of Service

Posted on September 6, 2023

Years after it had been decommissioned, the U.S. Navy has declared the ultimate fate of the world’s first-ever nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.