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China delivers 115,000-DWT oil tanker to buyer

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China delivers 115,000-DWT oil tanker to buyer

2026-08-21 16:57 Last Updated At:19:37

A 115,000-DWT oil tanker, independently developed and built by China, was officially delivered to its buyer on Friday, according to China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited.

Measuring about 249.8 meters in length and 44 meters in width, the vessel has a carrying capacity of about 830,000 barrels of refined oil products per voyage. Its strong port adaptability allows it to berth at most major oil ports worldwide, enhancing its role in trunk-line transportation within the international energy trade.

The tanker features domestically produced core equipment, including its engine, combined with high-efficiency propellers and energy-saving devices that significantly reduce fuel consumption during navigation.

Additionally, it is equipped with advanced desulfurization and denitrification systems, enabling substantial reductions in emissions of oxysulfide, oxynitride, and carbon dioxide, in compliance with the latest International Maritime Organization environmental standards. The vessel’s deadweight capacity, speed, and fuel efficiency meet cutting-edge international benchmarks.

Recent data shows that global tanker orders have surged in 2026, with Chinese shipyards securing over 80 percent of new tanker orders. Domestic shipyards are currently operating at full capacity, having achieved standardized mass production, with production schedules extending through 2030.

China delivers 115,000-DWT oil tanker to buyer

China delivers 115,000-DWT oil tanker to buyer

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has approved a possible sale of KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment to Qatar for an estimated 4.5 billion U.S. dollars, the U.S. State Department said in a statement on Thursday.

Qatar has requested to purchase up to four KC-46A aircraft, along with eight PW4062 turbofan engines, including four spares, radar warning receivers, infrared countermeasure systems, and other equipment and support services, according to the statement.

Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces, the statement said, adding the proposed sale "will not alter the basic military balance in the region."

Trump administration approves possible 4.5 bln USD sale of KC-46A refueling aircraft to Qatar

Trump administration approves possible 4.5 bln USD sale of KC-46A refueling aircraft to Qatar

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