DALIAN,
China, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news
report from chinadaily.com.cn:
Hengli Heavy Industries plans to commence construction on over
30 vessels this year, process nearly 500,000 tons of steel plates,
and engage over 20,000 personnel at its yard in Changxing Island of
Dalian, Liaoning province.
In April, its first ship, a 61,000 dwt bulk carrier, was
delivered more than 40 days ahead of the scheduled delivery date
set at the beginning of the year.
The shipyard, formerly known as STX Dalian, was once the largest
foreign-owned shipyard in China.
STX Dalian was founded in 2006 but declared bankruptcy and
liquidation in 2015. In 2022, Hengli Heavy Industries, a subsidiary
of Hengli Group, was established and acquired the shipyard.
Hengli Heavy Industries is focusing on developing a world-class
green shipbuilding and high-end equipment manufacturing hub. At
Changxing Island, this strategic move supports Hengli Group's
logistics for crude oil, coal, and product transportation while
repurposing exhaust gases from the Hengli (Dalian) Petrochemical Industrial Park into
cost-effective energy for heavy industries.
At the beginning, facing numerous challenges, such as
dilapidated facilities and outdated equipment, it quickly assembled
a 100-member team composed of internal and external experts, which
thoroughly assessed STX Dalian's assets to ensure clear ownership
and operational readiness under stringent corporate standards.
With robust support from local authorities, Hengli Heavy
Industries swiftly restored the shipyard's production capabilities.
The administrative committee of the Changxing Island Economic and
Technological Development Zone had set up a dedicated working group
to collaborate on-site with the project team.
Within several days, over 5,000 employees worked in tandem daily
to refurbish facilities and reinforce roads. The equipment
manufacturing sector began production in just 25 days.
By January 2023, the entire Hengli
Heavy Industries complex was fully operational, with shipbuilding,
marine engineering, engines, and precision casting sectors
advancing concurrently.
The shipbuilder also established a ship design and research
center, attracting globally renowned experts in design, quality,
and production.
"Starting from scratch, we have successfully recruited
international talents, including over a dozen Korean experts," said
Wang Xiaohai, general manager of Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co Ltd.
Once into full production, the company is expected to deliver 60
vessels per year.
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