Reprinted from Hudong Zhonghua WeChat official account

December 15, 2024, is a memorable day in the company's development history, marking the 20th anniversary of the construction of China's first large-scale LNG ship, "Dapenghao". The "Dapenghao" project started construction on December 15, 2004 and was delivered on April 3, 2008. Its successful delivery marked a breakthrough for China's shipbuilding industry to achieve "zero" LNG ships, filling the gap in China's LNG ship production design and independent construction. The manufacturing of large LNG transport ships, which were monopolized by foreign shipping companies, was finally broken by the company, marking the first "pearl" in China's shipbuilding industry.

In 2003, Guangdong Province launched China's first LNG project

Before the start of construction, the first steel plate of the Dapenghao hull section was delivered to the company

On December 15, 2004, the groundbreaking ceremony of Dapenghao (H1308A) was held

The "Dapenghao" had a total length of 292 meters, a width of 43.35 meters, a depth of 26.25 meters, a speed of 19.5 knots, and a loading capacity of 147000 cubic meters. It was the largest membrane LNG ship in the world at that time.

Since the construction and delivery of the first domestically produced large-scale LNG ship "Dapenghao" in 2008, the company's construction technology has continuously improved, becoming the only shipping company in the world that can simultaneously build two types of LNG ships, NO96 and MARK III. The product types range from ocean going (174000 cubic meter LNG ships) to nearshore (80000 cubic meter LNG ships), from inland (14000 cubic meter LNG transport and refueling ships) to inland (onshore LNG storage tanks), forming a full range and coverage of high-end products from small, medium, large to super large LNG ships.

The company's current LNG new ship type has been iterated to the fifth generation, with a reserve of multiple types of LNG series products. More than 40 LNG ships have been delivered, with nearly 60 orders in hand. The construction quality and efficiency have reached the international advanced level, making it a true "chain leader" of China's offshore LNG industry chain.

Da Penghao (H1308A) Docking Ceremony

The bottom section of the first liquid cargo ship is equipped with

Construction scaffolding construction inside the first liquid cargo tank

The top section of the first liquid cargo hold is equipped with a sealed compartment

On November 2, 2005, the installation of the first liquid cargo hold maintenance system began

The company always believes that improving the localization rate is the key to the development of the domestic LNG transport ship industry chain from large to strong. The materials on LNG transport ships are divided into low-temperature materials and conventional materials. Due to the extreme reliability requirements, the service life of related components should reach more than 40 years, which is a huge improvement in quality and accuracy compared to the requirements of ordinary ships. Led by relevant departments, the company takes on the responsibility of being the "chain leader" and works tirelessly with domestic enterprises to vigorously promote the research and application of domestically produced equipment and materials. This has led to a significant increase in the localization rate of large LNG transport ships in China, and various technological breakthroughs have been reported frequently.

At present, the company has increased its localization rate from less than 30% when it was "Dapenghao" to over 75%, significantly enhancing the company's bargaining power and international competitiveness, and ensuring the safety of the domestic LNG ship industry and supply chain. Since the delivery of the "Dapenghao" in 2008, China's LNG transport ships have developed rapidly, and LNG ships have become an important way to alleviate the national energy supply-demand contradiction and optimize the energy structure at this stage.

On December 21, 2006, the first pump tower was successfully hoisted

On March 17, 2008, a successful gas test voyage was conducted

Naming and Delivery Ceremony of "Dapenghao" on April 3, 2008

In 2018, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up, China Post issued a small booklet titled "Building Dreams in the New Era". The "Dapenghao" LNG ship was located on the right side of Tiananmen Square, "chopping waves and waves", symbolizing that the Chinese giant ship carrying the great rejuvenation dream of the Chinese nation is riding on the mighty east wind of the new era, sailing towards the "Two Centenary Goals" and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, bravely moving forward, and building dreams!

Entering the low-carbon era of shipping, as the "chain leader" of China's LNG offshore industry chain, the company will adhere to technological innovation, actively explore new ship market layouts, continuously strengthen the offshore LNG industry chain, and contribute green innovation solutions with a full lifecycle low-carbon footprint to the global maritime shipping industry.