Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry has won an order for six 65-meter anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessels.
Shanghai Jiahao Marine Engineering Research and Design has been put in charge of the design and development of the vessels.
All six vessels will run on electric propulsion and will be equipped with fully rotating propellers, bow and stern thrusters, and a DP-2 dynamic positioning system.
Its strong towing capacity allows it to tow large structures such as offshore drilling platforms and FPSOs, while also being able to complete anchoring operations.
Some of the vessels will also have rescue functions and will be equipped with firefighting and life-saving equipment to ensure operational safety.
Excluding the six AHTS vessels and according to available data, the Chinese shipbuilder has a total of 82 orders for over 950,000 dwt, including 57 general cargo ships, 12 bulk carriers, 11 container ships, and two offshore vessels, with delivery dates scheduled until 2028.
