A major maritime transport operation is underway as the semi-submersible vessel Huaruilong, one of the world's largest heavy-lift ships, departs from Ningde Port in Fujian Province, China. The vessel is transporting 13 engineering ships to Guinea, where they will support port construction and offshore infrastructure projects.
With an impressive carrying capacity of 80,000 metric tons, Huaruilong measures 252 meters in length, 60 meters in width, and 14.8 meters in height. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 15 knots (approximately 27.78 km/h) and can perform salvage operations with loads of up to 100,000 metric tons.
The shipment to Guinea includes a diverse fleet of engineering vessels valued at approximately 250 million yuan ($34.3 million). The cargo consists of one supply ship, six tugboats, and six flat-top barges, all of which will play a key role in large-scale civil engineering and maritime operations in the region.
Semi-submersible vessels like Huaruilong are specifically designed to transport oversized maritime equipment and offshore structures over long distances. Unlike conventional cargo ships, these vessels can submerge their decks to allow ships and equipment to be floated on before resurfacing.
During the loading process, Huaruilong lowered its deck more than 20 meters beneath the waterline to accommodate the engineering vessels. The ships were arranged in a way that maximized deck space, resembling a carefully stacked structure. Maritime authorities
Ningde Port has played a crucial role in exporting vessels to international markets, particularly to nations involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. According to the Ningde Immigration Inspection Station, more than 30 vessels have been exported from the port this year, with over 80% of them destined for countries such as Guinea and Liberia.
The successful deployment of Huaruilong for this mission underscores China's growing role in providing maritime transport solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide.
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