In 2022, China still retains the “king” position in the world shipbuilding industry and this is also the 13th consecutive year that China’s shipbuilding industry occupies the world’s No. 1 position, both in terms of market share and creating breakthroughs. in high value ship design.
Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China released on January 28 showed that China’s shipbuilding industry leads the world in output (47.3% of global output), 55.2% of orders. New stock and 49% of orders are waiting for delivery. There are 6 Chinese representatives in the Top 10 shipbuilding companies in the world.
Seizing the opportunity from the world’s increased demand for ships, especially for ships transporting crude oil and gas during the raging COVID-19 pandemic, China has consolidated its position as a country with high demand for goods and services. largest shipbuilding industry in the world.
Researcher of the China Shipbuilding Association (CANSI), Cao Bo affirmed shipbuilding industry The country has entered a recovery cycle and is on a steady growth trend. He noted that China’s shipbuilding industry has made steady progress, especially in the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers, a class of high-end vessels equipped with tanks that ensure the gas is kept at a constant state. liquid at minus 160 degrees Celsius.
Chinese companies received 55 orders for LNG carriers in 2022, accounting for more than 30% of total worldwide orders and a record high for the country.
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Shipbuilding orders of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China’s largest shipbuilding company China State Shipbuilding Corporation, continuously increased with the production plan already built. until 2028. The company also plans to start construction of nine LNG carriers this year.
In addition to LNG carriers, China has also made progress in the production of other high-end marine engineering vessels and equipment.
In 2022, China begins construction of its second-largest cruise ship and delivers the world’s first 100,000-ton smart aquaculture vessel and 24,000 TEU super-large container ships.
CANSI Secretary General Li Yanqing said that China’s shipbuilding industry is accelerating the adjustment of product structure and moving towards high-end production. /.
Lan Phuong (VNA/Vietnam+)
