DSIC designs and constructs a wide range of vessel types. These include MR tankers and crude oil tankers up to 308,000 DWT, as well as ultra large crude carriers (ULCCs). 

The yard also builds container vessels ranging from 1,100 TEU to 20,000 TEU. Its bulk carrier portfolio includes 36,000 DWT and 37,000 DWT lakers, as well as 82,000 DWT, 120,000 DWT, and 180,000 DWT vessels, and very large ore carriers (VLOCs) of up to 400,000 DWT. Additional vessel types include pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) of 7,000 CEU, hospital ships, and LNG carriers (MARK III type) of up to 175,000 cubic metres. The company also undertakes offshore projects such as floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs), semi-submersible drilling units, and jack-up rigs.

Since 2009, DSIC has developed a range of LNG and LPG vessel designs, including capabilities for very large LNG carriers.

DSIC was formed in 2005 through the merger of two major Dalian shipyards: Dalian Shipyard Co., Ltd. and Dalian New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. The company operates under CSSC Group, which now serves as the combined entity following the integration of CSSC and CSIC.

In 2017, DSIC integrated Shanhaiguan Shipyard as a subsidiary, focusing on mid-sized vessels such as 82,000-85,000 DWT bulk carriers, MR tankers, mini Capesize vessels, 7,000 TEU container vessels, and lakers.

In 2019, DSIC incorporated Bohai Shipyard as a subsidiary, strengthening its commercial shipbuilding operations. In 2021, DSIC established DSIC Tianjin Xingang Shipyard, operating under the trade name “CSSC Tianjin Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.” This subsidiary focuses on large newbuild vessels, including ultra-large container ships (ULCSs), Aframax tankers, VLCCs, VLOCs, and large bulk carriers.

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