Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding

Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding is a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). It produces civilian and military ships. Hudong–Zhonghua claims to be the "Cradle of Chinese Frigates and Landing Ships" for its work for the People's Liberation Army Navy.[1]

Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.
沪东中华造船(集团)有限公司
TypeState-owned enterprise
IndustryShipbuilding, Defence
Founded2001
HeadquartersShanghai, China
ParentChina State Shipbuilding Corporation
Websitehz-shipgroup.cssc.net.cn

History

In July 2001, a 5000-ton gantry crane collapsed at Hudong Shipbuilding Group while being erected, killing 36 workers and injuring another eight. It was the first gantry crane designed and built in China.[2]

Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding was formed by the merger of Hudong Shipbuilding Group and Zhonghua shipyard.[3]

Hudong-Zhonghua constructed Dapeng Sun, the first LNG carrier built in China, for US$160 million. Delivery, four months late, occurred in April 2008.[4][5]

In 2005, it was announced that Hudong-Zhonghua intended to invest 1 billion Kč into a joint venture with České loděnice (Czech Shipyard) in Děčín.[6] České loděnice avoided collapse by merging with VEKA Group in 2011.[7]

In May 2008, two 600-ton gantry cranes collapsed during a lifting operation, killing three and injuring another two.[8]

In September 2017, Hudong-Zhonghua was contracted to build five of nine[9] 23,000 TEU[10] Jacques Saadé-class container ships although it did not have experience with installing two-stroke LNG propulsion engines.[10] The first, CMA CGM Jacques Saadé, was delivered on 22 September 2020;[11] delivery had been expected in November 2019. [10]

In January 2021, it was reported that the Hudong-Zhonghua yard would relocate to Changxing Island, next to the Jiangnan Shipyard.[12] Construction of the yard commenced in January 2021. The first of two phases is expected to be completed in 2023 for CN¥8 billion. The total cost is expected to be CN¥18 billion.[13]

Incidents with LNG ships

Early Chinese-built LNG carriers suffered reliability issues. Dapeng Sun underwent lengthy repairs in Singapore 14 months after being delivered. CESI Gladstone, a LNG carrier delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua in October 2016, suffered a propulsion breakdown near Papua New Guinea in June 2018.[14]

The F-22P frigate built by Hudong-Zhonghua for the Pakistan Navy

Facilities and divisions
Hudong Heavy Machinery

Created from the merger of the engine divisions of the Hudong and Shanghai Shipyards[15]

Hudong Shipyard[16]
Shanghai Edward Shipbuilding

Created in 1997 as a joint venture between CSSC and Hansa Shipbuilding.[17] Reportedly a joint venture between Hudong–Zhonghua and Hansa in 2005.[16]

Huarun Dadong Shipyard

Joint venture with China Resources[16]

Zhonghua Shipyard[16]

See also

References

Citations
  1. "Company profile". Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  2. "Crane Collapse Kills 36 in Shanghai Shipyard". People's Daily. 18 July 2001. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  3. China's Largest Shipbuilder Selects Electronic Signature Solutions from CIC China
  4. "LNG tanker hailed as a milestone for China". china.org.cn. Shanghai Daily. 4 April 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  5. "China 1st home-made LNG tanker delivered, behind time". Reuters. 3 April 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  6. "Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group". European Monitoring Centre on Change. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  7. "České loděnice podepsaly první větší smlouvu po vzkříšení". Česká televize (in Czech). 30 June 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  8. "Gantry cranes topple, killing 3 in Shanghai". China Daily. Xinhua. 30 May 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  9. "CMA CGM Confirms Order for 22,000 TEU Giants". World Maritime News. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  10. Snyder, John (29 May 2020). "Chinese financing backs massive Qatar LNG carrier order". Riviera. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  11. "The CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE, the largest LNG-powered container ship ever built features Wärtsilä solutions". Wärtsilä. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  12. Tate, Andrew (5 January 2021). "Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard to relocate to Changxing Island near Shanghai". Janes. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  13. Wang, Ying (5 January 2021). "Shanghai launches 64 projects worth $42b". China Daily. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  14. Chambers, Sam (28 June 2018). "Chinese gas carrier plagued with propulsion issues expected to resume voyage this weekend". Splash247.
  15. A New Direction for China's Defense Industry, pg. 120
  16. A New Direction for China's Defense Industry, pg. 118
  17. Collins, Gabriel; Grubb, Michael C. (August 2008). A Comprehensive Survey of China's Dynamic Shipbuilding Industry (Report). China Maritime Studies. 1. United States Naval War College. p. 16. Retrieved 5 January 2021.

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