In October 2009, SWS celebrated its 10th anniversary, having delivered 100 ships including VLCCs, Capesize bulk carriers, FPSOs, and offshore platforms. The shipyard specialises in designing and building all types of ultra-large, high-tech vessels
as well as offshore structures.

SWS comprises four production centres dedicated to steel cutting and fabrication, flat panel assembly, curved panel assembly, and blasting and painting, capable of working on 15 ships simultaneously.

The shipyard has its own design department and has self-developed a 170,000 DWT Green Capesize Bulk Carrier, which has become a leading brand in Chinese vessel production, enjoying strong domestic sales and a significant share of the international market. The 110,000 DWT Aframax Crude Oil Tanker has been honoured with the “Chinese Celebrated Brand” award.

A landmark achievement of Chinese innovation, the 300,000 DWT FPSO, marks China’s entry into the world’s top tier in the engineering, design, and construction of FPSOs. The semisubmersible drilling platform, capable of operating at depths
of up to 3,000 metres, represents cutting-edge technology among sixth-generation deepwater semi-submersible rigs. Listed under the national 863 programme, it fills a gap in the manufacture of mega-sized deepwater offshore
engineering equipment.

Currently, SWS operates three main production lines: conventional ships including tankers, Capesize bulk carriers, and mid-to-large container vessels; cruise ships including RoPax and PCTCs; and offshore products such as FPSOs and rigs. SWS
is also developing A-box type LNG vessels.

New construction decisions shape the performance, compliance and commercial value of a vessel for decades. Lloyd’s Register helps owners, operators, charterers and project teams make those decisions with greater clarity, combining trusted classification expertise with practical newbuild advisory support. 

Through LR’s New Construction Guide, clients can access independent shipyard intelligence across North Asia, including China, Korea and Japan. The guide helps compare shipyard capabilities, facilities, track record, vessel specialisms and future-fuel readiness, supporting smarter shipyard selection and earlier project planning.

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