13,000-Ton Chemical Tanker Processing Project Launches at Jingjiang Daming

Recently, the 13,000-ton chemical tanker plate processing project jointly developed by Jingjiang Daming and Nantong Rainbow Offshore and Engineering Equipment officially got underway. As the first major outcome of the strategic partnership between the two companies, the project marks an important step for Jingjiang Daming, one of Daming’s eleven processing centers, in expanding into the high-end marine engineering equipment market. It also reflects the deepening cooperation between the two sides and brings new momentum to the development of China’s high-end shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries.

Chemical Tankers: A Key Segment of High-End Shipbuilding

Chemical tankers play a critical role in global maritime transportation, carrying highly specialized liquid chemical cargoes under strict safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Compared with conventional cargo vessels, chemical tankers demand much higher standards in hull structure, material performance, corrosion resistance, and manufacturing precision. Steel plates used for chemical tankers must meet stringent international classification society rules and offer excellent strength, toughness, dimensional accuracy, and weldability to ensure long-term safety and operational reliability.

As global chemical trade continues to grow and environmental regulations become more demanding, the market is increasingly shifting toward larger, more efficient, and higher-specification chemical tankers. This trend places greater emphasis on the upstream supply chain, especially on the quality and processing capabilities of steel material suppliers.

Strong Partners with Complementary Strengths

Nantong Rainbow Offshore and Engineering Equipment is a well-recognized enterprise in the field of marine engineering equipment manufacturing. With years of industry experience, strong R&D capabilities, and a rigorous quality management system, the company has built a solid reputation in areas such as ship supporting equipment and offshore platform equipment. The launch of the 13,000-ton chemical tanker plate processing project represents an important strategic move to meet evolving market demand and further expand its high-end business portfolio. The project involves steel plates with large dimensions, high strength, and extremely tight tolerance requirements, posing significant challenges for both material quality and manufacturing processes.

Jingjiang Daming brings strong upstream support to the project. As one of China’s leading steel processing and manufacturing service providers, Daming has accumulated extensive experience in serving high-end equipment and shipbuilding projects. The company holds proprietary technologies in thick plate cutting, forming, and welding, and operates internationally advanced production and inspection equipment. More importantly, Daming offers integrated services covering steel supply, precision processing, quality control, and logistics coordination—capabilities that are essential for chemical tanker construction, where consistency, traceability, and delivery reliability are critical.

Steel Processing: A Critical Link in Chemical Tanker Construction

In chemical tanker projects, steel material suppliers and processors play a vital role in connecting steel mills with shipyards and equipment manufacturers. High-quality steel plates alone are not sufficient; precise cutting, forming, stress control, and strict quality inspection are equally important to ensure that materials meet design and safety requirements. Any deviation in plate flatness, internal stress, or dimensional accuracy can directly affect construction efficiency, welding quality, and long-term vessel performance.

Since the cooperation agreement was signed, Jingjiang Daming has quickly assembled a dedicated project team and worked closely with Nantong Rainbow Offshore and Engineering Equipment through multiple rounds of technical discussions and process optimization. From raw material selection and process parameter setting to full-process production control, the team has implemented detailed management measures to ensure both quality and delivery efficiency.

The project is currently progressing in a stable and orderly manner. Equipment commissioning and raw material preparation are well underway, and the first batch of steel plates is scheduled for on-time delivery.

On-Site Verification Strengthens Confidence

Following the project launch meeting, representatives from Nantong Rainbow Offshore and Engineering Equipment, together with the shipowner and the ship classification society, visited Jingjiang Daming’s processing facilities and the Yangtze River port terminal. During the visit, the parties held in-depth discussions on production capacity, core manufacturing technologies, quality assurance systems, delivery schedules, and safety standards. The visiting team spoke highly of Daming’s integrated industrial chain layout, advanced production capabilities, and standardized management practices, noting that the visit further strengthened their confidence in the partnership. Representatives from the shipowner and the classification society also confirmed that Daming’s technical strength, production capacity, and compliance management meet industry expectations, laying a solid foundation for the smooth execution of the project.

Moving Forward Together

With the 13,000-ton chemical tanker project as a new starting point, Jingjiang Daming will continue to leverage its strengths in steel processing and full-chain services, working closely with partners across the marine engineering and shipbuilding value chain. Through stable supply, reliable quality, and professional services, Daming aims to support the development of high-end vessels and contribute to the steady growth and upgrading of China’s shipbuilding and marine engineering industries.