China’s giant shipbuilder CSSC unveils plans for cruise, deep-sea, nuclear-powered vessels


China State Ship­building Corp (CSSC), the world’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate controlling one-third of the global market, has pledged to build more cruise ships, deep-ocean drilling ships and nuclear-powered vessels as part of efforts to diversify its portfolio, according to a senior executive.

Assistant president Ma Yunxiang said on Monday the company’s growing strength in building advanced vessels was reflected in the construction of Adora Flora City, mainland China’s second self-built cruise ship, and Mengxiang, the country’s first indigenous deep-sea drilling vessel.

“We believe that a powerful global shipyard is able to build not only [conventional] merchant ships,” Ma added. “CSSC will deliver the Adora Flora City sometime next year to show our improved technique in building large cruise ships.”

Ma made the remarks ahead of Marintec China, the world’s largest maritime conference and exhibition, which will be held in Shanghai from Tuesday to Friday.

The Adora Magic City required 20 times more worker hours to build than a Capesize bulk carrier, according to CSSC. Photo: Getty
The Adora Magic City required 20 times more worker hours to build than a Capesize bulk carrier, according to CSSC. Photo: Getty

During the event, CSSC would highlight its push to improve its capabilities in building more advanced, greener and smarter ships that could withstand various conditions and extreme weather, Ma said.

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