The Simultaneous Naming of Two Vessels Today Highlights the Strong Shipbuilding Capabilities of Jinglu Shipyard
09-03-2025 | Hits
On September 2, 2025, the naming ceremony for two 82,000 DWT bulk carriers, "CANARIAS" and "VILLA GERMANA," built by Jinglu Shipyard for Laskaridis Maritime, was held. The event marked a significant moment as the ship names were unveiled, and it laid a strong foundation for further extensive and in-depth cooperation between the two parties. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Ms. Ge Fengyan, Senior Consultant of Laskaridis Group; Mr. Qiu Zhenhao, Chief Representative of Laskaridis Group in China; Mr. Stamatis Papoutsis, Site Manager of Laskaridis Maritime; Mr. Qi Yong, General Manager of North China of BV Class; Mr. Chang Ping, Vice-president of Penglai Sub-branch of Yantai Bank; and Mr. Wang Hong, General Manager of Jinglu Shipyard.
Ms. Sofia Fitrou, the godmother of the vessels, named the ships and christened them with champagne, wishing them smooth sailing, successful cooperation, and many safe, joyful, and fruitful voyages in the future.
Looking ahead, Jinglu Shipyard will continue to focus on shipbuilding, enhancing technological innovation and construction efficiency, to provide more high-quality, environmentally friendly ships for the global shipping market and contribute to the sustainable development of the international maritime industry.
These two vessels, each with a total length of 229.9 meters, a beam of 32.26 meters, a depth of 20.05 meters, and a draft of 12.2 meters when fully loaded, are designed for carrying 82,000 DWT of bulk cargo. They are powered by a single low-speed diesel engine, with a single propeller and seven cargo holds equipped with hydraulic hatch covers. These ships are primarily used for transporting bulk cargo such as grains, coal, and ores, with the capacity to also carry steel coils, timber, and other miscellaneous goods. With low energy consumption, fast sailing speed, good stability, large cargo capacity, and excellent maneuverability, these vessels meet international trade standards, capable of sailing globally and contributing to a greener and more efficient shipping industry.
