The largest cruise ship in China's history, weighing 141.900 tons and measuring 341 meters long, is almost ready, cementing the country as one of the leaders in the construction of large vessels.
According to Chinese media, the Asian giant is close to completing its second major cruise ship built domestically, after more than three months of intensive assembly, representing a major advance in the naval industry. With approximately 80% of the structure completed, the platform of three layers is now completely formed, marking a breakthrough in the project.
Since entering the dock in April, the ship has undergone a number of significant milestones, including the successful joining of 28 main sections and 26 subsections, enabling progress on structural welding and the installation of equipment.
This second ship is notably larger than its predecessor, with a gross tonnage of 141.900 tons, an increase of 6.400 tons, and a length of 341 meters, 17,4 meters more than the first ship.
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These improvements provide more space for passengers, with a total of 2.144 cabins, 19 more than the previous ship. Construction efficiency has also been significantly improved, with a 20% increase, resulting in a shorter berthing cycle of almost eight months, thanks to the implementation of T cutting-edge digital.
Naval Industry – Advanced Technologies and Environmental Focus
The new cruise ship stands out not only for its size, but also for its technological and environmental innovations. To reduce its environmental impact, the cruise ship is equipped with two desulfurization systems and five sets of advanced environmental protection systems, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
In addition, it uses cutting-edge technologies, such as a big data platform “three-dimensional integrated” and a design data management platform.
These advanced systems digitize and automate the design and construction process, increasing efficiency and control. Welding robots, the industrial internet of things and automation equipment have also been implemented to speed up the assembly process and ensure greater precision.
The ship's layout has also been optimized to expand public areas, outdoor leisure spaces and entertainment facilities.
These improvements ensure a richer, more engaging experience for passengers, offering greater comfort and more entertainment options.
Learning and efficiency in the construction process
The second cruise ship is being built at a much faster pace compared to the first, and this is largely due to lessons learned during the development of the previous ship.
Chen Jianwei, assistant general manager of Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, said the team used the scientific research results conducted during the construction of the first ship to optimize the efficiency of the second.
These improvements include the use of digital control tools, which cover aspects such as design, acquisition and logistics, facilitating the management of giant systems.
With these technological innovations and improvements in construction efficiency, China is consolidating its position in the shipbuilding industry, demonstrating its ability to create larger, more advanced and environmentally responsible ships.