The main feature of the vessel ‘New Journey,’ which belongs to the very large crude carrier (VLCC) type, is an installed “intelligent” system, according to Chinese media. The 300-meter-long tanker boasts assisted autopilot navigation, intelligent liquid cargo management, and integrated energy efficiency management, among other functions.
The oil tanker became the latest addition to the large fleet of China Merchants Energy Shipping Company and was delivered to the coastal city of Dalian on Saturday. The ‘New Journey’ was constructed by China’s largest shipbuilding company, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC), part of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC).
The vessel has already successfully finished its sea trial, as well as other tests, including intelligent equipment and system testing.