Another Triumph! No. 2 Berth Hits Two Major Milestones in Two Days

On April 7, following the successful launch of two vessels, the No. 2 Berth reported further breakthrough achievements, completing two major production milestones within two days in succession: the half-vessel block transfer of the 18,500-ton series chemical tanker No. 18525 and the hull erection commencement of No. 18532. These accomplishments signify that the shipyard's tandem construction mode on the inclined berth has progressively matured, and that the high-efficiency construction of vessels has entered a new phase of normalization and scaling.

During this two-day, dual-milestone operation, the company fully deployed its mature tandem construction methodology on the inclined berth. Leveraging a synchronized system of 12 axle-line transporters combined with a refined process control framework, all operations were carried out with high efficiency. For the half-vessel block transfer of No. 18525, the team upheld millimeter-level precision control standards, smoothly shifting the half-vessel assembly—weighing over 2,200 tons and comprising three large ring blocks and 45 sub-blocks (equivalent to the weight of more than 1,400 passenger cars)—along the inclined berth to its designated position. The entire evolution was conducted safely, efficiently, and with pinpoint positioning accuracy, once again validating the stability, reliability, and replicability of the "Wuhu Solution.

The smooth erection of No. 18532 onto the berth was seamlessly coordinated with and progressed in parallel alongside the half-vessel block transfer of No. 18525, creating an efficient production dynamic characterized by "two vessels advancing side by side and milestones achieved in succession." Confronted with the dual challenges of continuous operations and a tightly packed schedule, the construction team of the Second Section of the Erection Workshop worked in close coordination, optimizing workflow interfaces and strategically allocating resources. Throughout the process, they applied the construction philosophy of "trading space for time," compressing the work cycle to the greatest extent possible while ensuring both construction safety and quality.

From the technical breakthrough earlier this year—the first-ever half-vessel block transfer on an inclined berth in China—to its successful replication multiple times within a short period, Wuhu Shipyard has continuously optimized and standardized its construction methods while refining its production organization model. As a result, the shipyard has steadily unlocked the potential capacity of its berths, achieving ongoing improvements in berth utilization and construction turnover rates. The company is now advancing steadily toward the high-efficiency construction goals of "launching ready for commissioning" and "outfitting on the berth, testing at the quayside," thereby laying a solid foundation for future parallel construction of multiple vessels and the timely fulfillment of contractual commitments.